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Best Lafayette Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,174 students in Lafayette, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, TN are Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Gr: 2-3 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Macon County Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairlane Elementary School
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Gr: PK-1 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, TN include Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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