Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary sits in the heart of Lancaster city, a community with a rich history and a genuinely tight-knit feel, but families in this part of town will want to know that academic outcomes here tend to run below the state average across English, math, and science. That said, Lancaster itself has a lot to offer — a thriving food and arts scene, walkable neighborhoods, and a strong sense of civic pride — and families who choose Lafayette often do so because they're deeply rooted in the community and invested in being part of its growth. It's a school that reflects the real Lancaster, and families who engage closely with teachers and supplement learning at home tend to make the most of what it has to offer.