For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,004 students in 79106, TX (there are , serving 384 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 79106, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79106, TX are Woodlands Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School and Crockett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79106 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79106, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79106, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6324 Adirondack
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Olsen Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Anna
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Wills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W 4th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
79106, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79106, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79106, TX include Woodlands Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School and Crockett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79106?
8 public schools are located in 79106.
What percentage of students in 79106 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 79106 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79106?
79106 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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