For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 135 students in Lamar, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in Lamar, CO is Alta Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lamar, CO (2025-26)
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 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Lamar, Colorado 51爆料s (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 charter schools in Lamar, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lamar, CO include Alta Vista Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lamar?
1 public charter schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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