For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,158 students in Lamar, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar, MO are Lamar Middle School, Lamar Elementary School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lamar, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3567
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3567
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 E 12th St
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamar, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar, MO include Lamar Middle School, Lamar Elementary School and Lamar High School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar?
5 public schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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