For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,149 students in 64759, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 64759, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 64759 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64759, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64759, MO 51爆料s (2025-26)
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 E 12th St
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 681-0613
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 64759, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64759, MO include Lamar Middle School, Lamar Elementary School and Lamar High School.
How many public schools are located in 64759?
5 public schools are located in 64759.
What is the racial composition of students in 64759?
64759 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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