For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 23,817 students in Potter County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 856 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Potter County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, TX are Woodlands Elementary School, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Belmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Bushland J High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20101 25th St
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Bushland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Blessen Rd
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 349-1142
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 349-1142
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Bushland High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Fm 2381
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-5418
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2004 N Marrs
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 N Cleveland
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4413 River Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 S Houston
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Bivins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Humphrey's Highland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 E 13th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1314 Evergreen
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3515 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Carver El Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1905 W 12th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4150
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4150
Gr: 2-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 N Mirror
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 S Hill
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4850
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 S Bivins
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
Willow Vista Eca
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Pavillard
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Gr: PK-1 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3333.
Caprock High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 E 34th
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 N E 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4011 Beaver
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Potter County 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potter County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, TX include Woodlands Elementary School, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Belmar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Potter County?
49 public schools are located in Potter County.
What percentage of students in Potter County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Potter County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Potter County include: Caprock High School vs. Tascosa High School, River Road High School vs. Highland Park High School, Palo Duro High School vs. Tascosa High School
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