For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,180 students in 79110, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 541 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 79110, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79110, TX are Gene Howe Elementary School, South Georgia Elementary School and South Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79110 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79110, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79110, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gene Howe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5108 Pico
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Georgia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5018 Susan Dr
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
South Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4719 S Bowie
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Landergin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3209 S Taylor
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Lipscomb
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Fannin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4627 S Rusk
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79110, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79110, TX include Gene Howe Elementary School, South Georgia Elementary School and South Lawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79110?
6 public schools are located in 79110.
What percentage of students in 79110 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 79110 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79110?
79110 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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