For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,586 students in 79107, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79107, TX are Whittier Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Eastridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 79107 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79107, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79107, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 2-5
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1111.
Palo Duro High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #1212.
Travis 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Ne 24th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3809
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3809
Grades: 6
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Lincoln
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3770
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3770
Grades: 6
| 201 students
Rank: #1414.
North Heights Alter
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1515.
Hamlet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 Sycamore
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4500
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 N Travis
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4200
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4200
Grades: PK-1
| 334 students
79107, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broaddus Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Ne 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Amarillo, TX 79107
(936) 872-3041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Travis Language Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2815 Martin Rd
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79107, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79107, TX include Whittier Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Eastridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79107?
16 public schools are located in 79107.
What is the racial composition of students in 79107?
79107 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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