For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 133 students in Amarillo, TX.
The top-ranked public charter school in Amarillo, TX is Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amarillo, TX public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Amarillo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Amarillo, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4106 Sw 51st St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Amarillo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8721
Gr: 7-9 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Travis Language Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Gr: 6-8
9000 Valleyview Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 358-7551
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 358-7551
Gr: 8-9 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Amarillo, TX include Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo.
How many public charter schools are located in Amarillo?
1 public charter schools are located in Amarillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo?
Amarillo public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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