Lamar School
Tel:
(601) 482-1345
Lamar School's mission is to educate each individual by providing a challenging and purposeful college preparatory curriculum in a safe, respectful, Christian environment.
A challenging curriculum taught by qualified faculty within a strong moral environment is the cornerstone of the Lamar School program.
At Lamar, our focus is on the future, specifically in making sure a child reaches his/her goals.
We provide a safe, supportive Christian learning environment promotes student achievement.
Education is the key to all opportunities. Our educational program's goal is to prepare students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners, and to realize their potential in society.
Lamar Middle/High School offers a full range of courses designed to meet college admissions standards and requirements.
Honors classes and Advanced Placement courses in English, French, and calculus further equip our students to meet future academic challenges.
A wide variety of elective courses allow each student to pursue his/her individual interests for a well-balanced and meaningful academic experience.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 637 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,528
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Lamar School places among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 637 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP American History, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Statistics, AP World History |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms Required) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,528 |
| Tuition Notes | MS/HS $6528 Elem $5976 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lamar School is The Pentecostal Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Community Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Meridian KinderCare (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MeridianCommunity Christian School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: K-8 | 32 students
0.9 miles
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715 0.9 K-8
32 - Meridian Grades: NS-PK
1.9 miles
4706 Broadmoor Dr
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166 1.9 NS-PK
n/a - MeridianThe Pentecostal Christian Academy(Pentecostal)Grades: K-12 | 64 students
2.9 miles
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375 2.9 K-12
64 - MeridianRussell Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 421 students
3.3 miles
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888 3.3 PK-12
421 - MeridianLamar Elementary School(Christian)Grades: NS-5 | 246 students
4.1 miles
544 Lindley Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 693-8111 4.1 NS-5
246
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