Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Lafayette Preparatory School offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.

Students at Lafayette Preparatory School benefit from small class sizes and individualized atten

The school focuses on academic excellence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Lafayette Preparatory School promotes social-emotional development and character education.

The dedicated faculty at Lafayette Preparatory School fosters a love for learning.

Lafayette Prepratory Academy values community engagement and partnerships.

Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-7

1900 Lafayette Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Lafayette Square Neighborhood

4.9

3.5

393 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Susan Marino

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Average GPA
3.68

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.68

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

194:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

White

50.5%

Black

36%

Two or more races

7.9%

Hispanic

4.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter ES in Missouri

#1 Best Charter MS in Missouri

#1 Best Public ES Teachers in Missouri

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Works Here

8/11/2019

Great School Love everything about it Great teachers Great food Super kids Awesome staff Great neighborhood Glad to work there

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5.0 parent

5/29/2025

I love LPA the community is amazing. The teachers work with the parents to ensure their child is getting the best education possible. You can ask any questions to staff and parents and will get an honest answer. The turn over rate is low. All the teachers know the children. This me and my children f...

5.0 parent

4/25/2025

I love that my kids go here. The school is dedicated making every kid feel welcome, and kids come from all backgrounds. That is on purpose and it shows. Difficulties with kids from different backgrounds will happen, but they handle it extremely well. Its fair, its good for the kids and they leave as...

5.0 student

1/17/2025

All round just an amazing school in general.

5.0 parent

11/21/2023

We have been very happy with our decision to join the LPA community. Our son is in first grade, and we have seen him grow so much academically this year. One of the biggest things that stood out to us, and one of the main reasons we chose LPA was the overall happiness, positivity and energy we felt...

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List Price Range

$174K - $1.5M

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Average Home Value

$468,448

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

66%

Average Household Income

$87,737

% of College Grads

38.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,558 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

56.8%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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Lift for Life Academy High School

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Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-7 located at 1900 Lafayette Ave in Saint Louis, MO. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Lafayette Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68. The average home value in this area is $468,448. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lift For Life Academy Middle School, Lift for Life Academy High School, St. Louis College Prep High, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette Preparatory Academy.

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