For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 952 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 31%), 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lamar, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Magnet School
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
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Lamar, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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