For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,250 students in Lafayette, CA. The top-ranked public high school in Lafayette, CA is Acalanes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Lafayette, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acalanes High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CA include Acalanes High School. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette?
1 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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