For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,133 students in Lafayette County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL are Lafayette High School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL include Lafayette High School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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