For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,205 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 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lamar, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3567
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3567
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 E 12th St
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Grades: PK-2
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
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, MO?
5 public schools are located in Lamar, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar, MO?
Lamar, MO public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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