Best 79106 Texas Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,900 students in 79106, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 79106 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79106, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79106, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Wills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W 4th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Independence
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79106 Texas

79106, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7200 I 40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-1334
Gr: PK-12
7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-4287

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79106, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79106, TX include Woodlands Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School and Crockett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79106?
8 public elementary schools are located in 79106.
What is the racial composition of students in 79106?
79106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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