For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 275 students in Lamar, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lamar, CO is Lamar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 middle schools in Lamar, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar, CO include Lamar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar?
1 public middle schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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