2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lafayette, CO vs Centennial, CO

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Highlights
- Centennial spends 5.7% less per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% higher in Centennial than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Centennial had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, COCentennial, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,228$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,402$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17764573
 Students per Counselor213  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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Reviews for Centennial    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

All the schools are excellent. We have both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Top Notch - College Prep - Commitment to  More

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The Centennial/Aurora area (zip code 80015) has great schools (Cherry Creek School District), attractive homes, family oriented neighborhoods, and is an easy commute To  More

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