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
16:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Average GPA
3.68

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Academics

Average GPA

3.68

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

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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%

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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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About Lafayette Square

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List Price Range

$160K - $1.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$451,579

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

66%

Household Income

$87,737

% of College Grads

38.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,561 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

58.1%

Homes for Sale

$229,900
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,680 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,650 Sq Ft
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44 Days On Market
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Homes for Rent

$1,850 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,500 Sq Ft
4414 W Pine Blvd

Unit 2

Saint Louis, MO
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- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 823 Sq Ft
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Unit 2W

Saint Louis, MO
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- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
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Saint Louis, MO
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