For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 882 students in Lamar, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lamar, CO are Alta Vista Charter School, Parkview Elementary School and Lamar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Gr: K-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 elementary schools in Lamar, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lamar, CO include Alta Vista Charter School, Parkview Elementary School and Lamar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lamar?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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