For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 102 students in Amherst, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Amherst, TX is Amherst School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amherst, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, TX include Amherst School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
1 public schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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