7.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in Amarillo, Texas

85 schools · 51 Elementary · 18 Middle · 14 High · 2 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 76

Private: 9

Districts: 5

Avg Rating: 7.0/10

Estimated Scores: 14%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.0/10
Median household income: $67,340
Median home value: $189,808
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Amarillo compares

Texas rank

#264 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$67k

91% of Texas median

Schools in this city

81

About Schools in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas gives parents 74 ranked public schools to evaluate, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 — a competitive baseline that puts roughly half the city's schools at or above that mark. Forty-nine percent of Amarillo's ranked schools score 7 or higher, meaning parents here have meaningful options across multiple neighborhoods, not just a handful of outliers pulling the average up.

Elementary performance leads the city's story. Wolflin Elementary sits at the top with a 9.3 out of 10, the highest score among all 74 ranked schools. Puckett Elementary (8.9) and Landergin Elementary (8.8) follow closely, with Forest Hill and Park Hills both posting 8.6. Five elementary schools clearing the 8.5 threshold in a single mid-sized city signals a strong feeder layer — a detail worth weighing if you're planning ahead for middle and high school trajectories.

Amarillo operates under the Amarillo Independent School District, a single-district city of roughly 200,000 residents. That structure means enrollment boundaries and school assignment policies are consistent across the city, and parents moving within Amarillo can research school zones without navigating competing district rules. The concentration of high-scoring elementaries in specific pockets of the city — Wolflin, Puckett, Landergin — does suggest that performance is geographically uneven, so address-level research matters more than the city average alone.

For parents starting their search, the practical move is to identify your target school zone first, then check how that school compares against Amarillo's 7.0 city average. If you're flexible on neighborhood, the top five elementary corridor offers strong options. If your children are older, use the elementary scores as a proxy for community investment in education in that zone and cross-reference middle and high school data for the full picture. With 36 of 74 schools scoring 7 or above, Amarillo rewards research — the options are there for parents willing to dig into the data.

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Elementary Schools

51 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	WOLFLIN EL 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	LANDERGIN EL 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	8.9
3	FOREST HILL EL 476 students · Pre-K–5th	476	Pre-K–5th	8.7
4	PARK HILLS EL 229 students · Pre-K–5th	229	Pre-K–5th	8.6
5	EMERSON EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	8.5
6	PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL 308 students · Pre-K–5th	308	Pre-K–5th	8.4
7	PLEASANT VALLEY EL 199 students · Pre-K–5th	199	Pre-K–5th	8.4
8	PUCKETT EL 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	8.4
9	ROLLING HILLS EL 301 students · 2nd–5th	301	2nd–5th	8.4
10	WINDSOR EL 440 students · Pre-K–5th	440	Pre-K–5th	8.3
11	CORONADO EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	8.2
12	SAN JACINTO EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	8.2
13	LAKEVIEW EL 374 students · Pre-K–4th	374	Pre-K–4th	8.2
14	ROGERS EL 483 students · Pre-K–5th	483	Pre-K–5th	8.1
15	SLEEPY HOLLOW EL 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	8.1
16	EASTRIDGE EL 550 students · Pre-K–5th	550	Pre-K–5th	7.9
17	WHITTIER EL 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	7.8
18	WESTERN PLATEAU EL 434 students · Pre-K–5th	434	Pre-K–5th	7.7
19	RIDGECREST EL 400 students · Pre-K–5th	400	Pre-K–5th	7.6
20	ARDEN ROAD EL 414 students · Pre-K–4th	414	Pre-K–4th	7.5
21	WILLOW VISTA ECA 198 students · Pre-K–1st	198	Pre-K–1st	7.5
22	WOODLANDS EL 454 students · Pre-K–4th	454	Pre-K–4th	7.4
23	GENE HOWE EL 374 students · Pre-K–4th	374	Pre-K–4th	7.3
24	SUNRISE EL 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	7.2
25	WILLS EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	7.1

Show 26 more elementary schools

26	AVONDALE EL 489 students · Pre-K–5th	489	Pre-K–5th	7.0
27	LAMAR EL 286 students · Pre-K–5th	286	Pre-K–5th	7.0
28	LAWNDALE EL 362 students · Pre-K–5th	362	Pre-K–5th	6.9
29	HIGHLAND PARK EL 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	6.9
30	GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY 334 students · Pre-K–1st	334	Pre-K–1st	6.8
31	SUNDOWN LANE EL 335 students · Pre-K–4th	335	Pre-K–4th	6.8
32	BELMAR EL 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	6.7
33	BIVINS EL 420 students · Pre-K–5th	420	Pre-K–5th	6.7
34	TRADEWIND EL 683 students · Pre-K–5th	683	Pre-K–5th	6.6
35	OLSEN PARK EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	6.5
36	GLENWOOD EL 475 students · Pre-K–5th	475	Pre-K–5th	6.4
37	HUMPHREY'S HIGHLAND EL 539 students · Pre-K–5th	539	Pre-K–5th	6.4
38	MESA VERDE EL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	6.3
39	SOUTH LAWN EL 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	6.3
40	GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY 352 students · 2nd–5th	352	2nd–5th	6.2
41	SOUTH GEORGIA EL 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	5.9
42	HAMLET EL 290 students · Pre-K–5th	290	Pre-K–5th	5.4
43	HERITAGE HILLS EL 436 students · Pre-K–4th	436	Pre-K–4th	5.3
44	CITY VIEW EL 675 students · Pre-K–4th	675	Pre-K–4th	5.2
45	SANBORN EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	4.3
46	OAK DALE EL 339 students · Pre-K–5th	339	Pre-K–5th	4.0
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY & MONTESSOTIR SCHOOL Private 104 students · Pre-K–5th	104	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
2	TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 38 students · Pre-K–5th	38	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
3	ST MARYS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 88 students · Pre-K–5th	88	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 215 students · Pre-K–8th	215	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	AMARILLO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 21 students · Pre-K–4th	21	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	RIVER ROAD MIDDLE 305 students · 6th–8th	305	6th–8th	8.6
2	AUSTIN MIDDLE 687 students · 6th–8th	687	6th–8th	7.8
3	WEST PLAINS J H 601 students · 7th–8th	601	7th–8th	7.6
4	MANN MIDDLE 426 students · 6th–8th	426	6th–8th	7.5
5	LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE 406 students · 5th–8th	406	5th–8th	7.5
6	HOUSTON MIDDLE 571 students · 6th–8th	571	6th–8th	7.4
7	TRAVIS MIDDLE 612 students · 6th–8th	612	6th–8th	7.2
8	JOHNNY N ALLEN-6TH GRADE CAMPUS 201 students · 6th–6th	201	6th–6th	7.1
9	GREENWAYS INT 620 students · 5th–6th	620	5th–6th	7.1
10	CROCKETT MIDDLE 860 students · 6th–8th	860	6th–8th	6.9
11	PINNACLE INT 559 students · 5th–6th	559	5th–6th	6.9
12	BOWIE MIDDLE 740 students · 6th–8th	740	6th–8th	6.7
13	FANNIN MIDDLE 564 students · 6th–8th	564	6th–8th	6.5
14	HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE 197 students · 6th–8th	197	6th–8th	6.5
15	BONHAM MIDDLE 868 students · 6th–8th	868	6th–8th	6.4
16	BOWIE 6TH GRADE CAMPUS 341 students · 6th–6th	341	6th–6th	6.2
17	TRAVIS 6TH GRADE CAMPUS 303 students · 6th–6th	303	6th–6th	5.5
18	RANDALL J H 587 students · 7th–8th	587	7th–8th	5.0

High Schools

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HIGHLAND PARK H S 224 students · 9th–12th	224	9th–12th	8.5
2	AMARILLO H S 2,170 students · 9th–12th	2,170	9th–12th	8.2
3	RANDALL H S 1,081 students · 9th–12th	1,081	9th–12th	7.9
4	NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER 120 students · 9th–12th	120	9th–12th	6.7
5	YOUTH CTR OF HIGH PLAINS 48 students · 5th–12th	48	5th–12th	6.5
6	PALO DURO H S 1,902 students · 9th–12th	1,902	9th–12th	6.1
7	TASCOSA H S 2,208 students · 9th–12th	2,208	9th–12th	6.0
8	CAPROCK H S 2,137 students · 9th–12th	2,137	9th–12th	5.3
9	RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO 122 students · 9th–12th	122	9th–12th	5.1
10	RIVER ROAD H S 387 students · 9th–12th	387	9th–12th	4.8
11	AMTECH CAREER ACADEMY 11 students · 9th–12th	11	9th–12th	—
12	WEST PLAINS H S 1,162 students · 9th–12th	1,162	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ASCENSION ACADEMY Private 171 students · 6th–12th	171	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Private 114 students · 6th–12th	114	6th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SAN JACINTO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 270 students · Pre-K–12th	270	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	CENTRAL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 9 students · 3rd–12th	9	3rd–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas · 85 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 12 ZIP codes

Median Income

$67,340

Median Home Value

$189,808

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

Population

232,170

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Community Profile

Amarillo has a median household income of $67,340. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $189,808, with a median rent of $1,070/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 85
Elementary: 51
Middle: 18
High: 14
Districts: 5
Avg Rating: 7.0/10

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

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (3 schools)

Panhandle (3 schools)

29 mi

Fritch (3 schools)

35 mi

Boys Ranch (3 schools)

Other Major Cities in Texas

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Amarillo, Texas

How many schools are in Amarillo, Texas?

Amarillo has 85 schools, including 76 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Amarillo, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Amarillo is 7.0 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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

The top-ranked school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Wolflin EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is Wolflin EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Amarillo, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Amarillo on MySchoolScout is River Road Middle with a composite score of 8.6/10.

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 8.5/10.

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.

What is the education level in Amarillo, Texas?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Amarillo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Amarillo, Texas?

The median household income in Amarillo is approximately $67,340 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Amarillo, Texas?

Yes, Amarillo has 9 private schools alongside 76 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ascension Academy with a score of 8.5/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Amarillo is 13.7:1. 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 departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.