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Lamar city, MO

ZIP 64759 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 64759

K-12 nearby
7
Public
7
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 64759 (Lamar, MO) is associated with Bronaugh R-VII School District (LEA 2905910) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 7 K-12 schools (7 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Cottey College about 22.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Bronaugh R-VII School District
LEA ID
2905910
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • Cottey College22.6 miles (36.4 km)4yr-private
  • Pittsburg State University26.0 miles (41.9 km)4yr-public
  • Missouri Southern State University31.5 miles (50.7 km)4yr-public
  • Ozark Christian College32.1 miles (51.6 km)4yr-private
  • Fort Scott Community College32.3 miles (52.0 km)2yr-public
  • Bolivar Technical College46.3 miles (74.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Baptist University46.9 miles (75.5 km)4yr-private
  • Crowder College49.2 miles (79.2 km)2yr-public
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College55.8 miles (89.7 km)2yr-public
  • Labette Community College56.2 miles (90.4 km)2yr-public
  • Mission University56.8 miles (91.5 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College56.9 miles (91.6 km)4yr-private
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies57.2 miles (92.1 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University57.2 miles (92.1 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield57.4 miles (92.3 km)2yr-private
  • Ozarks Technical Community College57.6 miles (92.8 km)4yr-public
  • Missouri State University-Springfield58.0 miles (93.4 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning58.4 miles (94.0 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University58.4 miles (94.0 km)4yr-private
  • Bryan University61.5 miles (99.0 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church64.4 miles (103.7 km)2yr-private
  • Neosho County Community College66.9 miles (107.7 km)2yr-public
  • Allen County Community College68.6 miles (110.4 km)2yr-public
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College80.5 miles (129.6 km)2yr-public
  • Coffeyville Community College82.2 miles (132.3 km)2yr-public
  • Independence Community College83.5 miles (134.3 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks84.1 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Missouri90.1 miles (145.0 km)4yr-public
  • Ecclesia College90.3 miles (145.4 km)4yr-private
  • Calvary University92.5 miles (148.8 km)4yr-private
  • Ottawa University-Ottawa92.7 miles (149.2 km)4yr-private
  • John Brown University93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Paul School of Theology96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-private
  • State Fair Community College97.4 miles (156.7 km)2yr-public
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University97.8 miles (157.4 km)4yr-private
  • Avila University97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private
  • Concorde Career College-Kansas City99.5 miles (160.2 km)4yr-private
  • Ottawa University-Kansas City99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-private
  • Ottawa University-Online99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
LAMAR MIDDLEpublic——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
EAST ELEM.public——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
LAMAR ELEM.public——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
LAMAR CAREERTECHNICAL CENTERpublic——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
LAMAR HIGHpublic——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
SHELDON ELEM.public——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
SHELDON HIGHpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 64759

What school district is ZIP code 64759 in?
ZIP 64759 (Lamar, MO) maps to Bronaugh R-VII School District (LEA ID 2905910) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 64759?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 64759 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 64759 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.4%
High school39.2%
Less than HS15.6%
School districtBronaugh R-VII School District