6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Amarillo, Texas

86 schools in the directory · 51 Elementary · 18 Middle · 14 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 76

Private: 10

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (74): 6.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Amarillo are Sunrise EL (9.4/10), Pleasant Valley EL (9.1/10), and Landergin EL (9.0/10), among 74 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Best value · beats the odds

Sunrise EL

Rates 9.4/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Amarillo public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Oak Dale EL

STAAR proficiency rose +17.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Amarillo public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Amarillo

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 74 rated schools; 86 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Sunrise EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.9	100th
2	Pleasant Valley EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	99th
3	Landergin EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	98th
4	Puckett EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	98th
5	Wolflin EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	98th
6	Coronado EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	96th
7	South Lawn EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	95th
8	Heritage Hills EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	93th
9	Highland Park H S	8.4 / 10	High	+2.0	92th
10	Highland Park Middle	8.4 / 10	Middle	+2.0	92th

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About Schools in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas is home to 86 schools, including 76 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 51 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 14 high schools.

The 74 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Sunrise EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

Amarillo is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 44,536 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

51 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sunrise EL 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	9.4
2	Pleasant Valley EL 199 students · Pre-K–5th	199	Pre-K–5th	9.1
3	Landergin EL 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	9.0
4	Puckett EL 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	8.9
5	Wolflin EL 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	8.9
6	Coronado EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	8.7
7	South Lawn EL 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	8.6
8	Heritage Hills EL 436 students · Pre-K–4th	436	Pre-K–4th	8.4
9	Belmar EL 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	8.2
10	Mesa Verde EL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	8.0

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Highland Park Middle 197 students · 6th–8th	197	6th–8th	8.4
2	Travis 6th Grade Campus 303 students · 6th–6th	303	6th–6th	7.9
3	Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 406 students · 5th–8th	406	5th–8th	7.5
4	Bowie 6th Grade Campus 341 students · 6th–6th	341	6th–6th	7.2
5	Bowie Middle 740 students · 6th–8th	740	6th–8th	7.1
6	Houston Middle 571 students · 6th–8th	571	6th–8th	7.0
7	Bonham Middle 868 students · 6th–8th	868	6th–8th	6.9
8	Mann Middle 426 students · 6th–8th	426	6th–8th	6.9
9	Crockett Middle 860 students · 6th–8th	860	6th–8th	6.8
10	West Plains J H 601 students · 7th–8th	601	7th–8th	6.8

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Randall J H Fannin Middle Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus Travis Middle Greenways Int Pinnacle Int Austin Middle River Road Middle

High Schools

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Highland Park H S 224 students · 9th–12th	224	9th–12th	8.4
2	Amarillo H S 2,170 students · 9th–12th	2,170	9th–12th	5.4
3	Palo Duro H S 1,902 students · 9th–12th	1,902	9th–12th	5.2
4	Randall H S 1,081 students · 9th–12th	1,081	9th–12th	5.1
5	West Plains H S 1,162 students · 9th–12th	1,162	9th–12th	4.6
6	River Road H S 387 students · 9th–12th	387	9th–12th	4.6
7	Youth Ctr of High Plains 48 students · 5th–12th	48	5th–12th	4.5
8	Caprock H S 2,137 students · 9th–12th	2,137	9th–12th	4.3
9	Tascosa H S 2,208 students · 9th–12th	2,208	9th–12th	4.3
10	Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo 122 students · 9th–12th	122	9th–12th	3.0

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

North Heights Alter Amtech Career Academy Ascension AcademyPrivate Holy Cross Catholic AcademyPrivate

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	San Jacinto Christian AcademyPrivate 222 students · Pre-K–12th	222	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	The Oaks Christian AcademyPrivate 235 students · Pre-K–10th	235	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
3	Central Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate 9 students · 3rd–12th	9	3rd–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas · 86 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 51
Middle: 18
High: 14
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (5)

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

AMARILLO ISD

55 schools · 29,729 students

CANYON ISD

21 schools · 11,378 students

HIGHLAND PARK ISD

3 schools · 788 students

RIVER ROAD ISD

4 schools · 1,191 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Amarillo, Texas

How many schools are in Amarillo, Texas?

Amarillo has 86 schools, including 76 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Amarillo, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 74 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Amarillo is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Sunrise EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Sunrise EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Highland Park Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best high school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Highland Park H S with a composite score of 8.4/10.

How many school districts serve Amarillo, Texas?

Amarillo is served by 5 school districts: Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Amarillo ISD, Canyon ISD, Highland Park ISD, River Road ISD.

Are there private schools in Amarillo, Texas?

Yes, Amarillo has 10 private schools alongside 76 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ascension Academy with a score of 7.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Amarillo, Texas?

Among 74 public schools in Amarillo that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Amarillo, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.