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 (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 610 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
- 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 | 610 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 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 | 53 students
2.9 miles
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301 2.9 K-12
53 - 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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