For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in Lafayette, OR.
The top-ranked public school in Lafayette, OR is Wascher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, OR public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wascher Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
986 7th St
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 565-5400
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lafayette, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lafayette, OR include Wascher Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette?
1 public schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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