For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 133 students in Lamar, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lamar, CO is Alta Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lamar, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Lamar, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lamar, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lamar, CO include Alta Vista Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lamar?
1 public charter schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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