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Best Public Schools in Amarillo, TX (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Amarillo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 39,242 students in Amarillo, TX (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,638 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Amarillo, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amarillo, TX are Woodlands Elementary School, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School and Arden Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amarillo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Amarillo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Amarillo, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3435 Reeder
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Arden Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6801 Learning Tree Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2360
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Perry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Hyde Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Wolflin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2026 S Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5790
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6324 Adirondack
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Oakhurst
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
West Plains J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Greenways Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Pineridge
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2460
Gr: 5-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3210 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 354-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 S W 49th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2004 N Marrs
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 N Cleveland
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Paramount Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3906 Cougar Dr
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sundown Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4546 W Sundown Ln
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
City View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3400 Knoll
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Olsen Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2409 Anna
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Western Plateau Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4927 Shawnee
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Tradewind Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Amarillo High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4225 Danbury
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Gene Howe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5108 Pico
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Heritage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Crestline Dr
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4413 River Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2407 S Houston
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Bivins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Randall High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9201 Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Pinnacle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4545 Meadow Ridge Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2570
Gr: 5-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Amarillo, TX include Woodlands Elementary School, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School and Arden Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amarillo?
77 public schools are located in Amarillo.
What percentage of students in Amarillo go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Amarillo are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo?
Amarillo public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amarillo are often viewed compared to one another?

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