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Best 79119 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,657 students in 79119, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 79119, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79119, TX are Hillside Elementary School, Greenways Intermediate School and Heritage Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79119 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79119, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79119, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Perry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Greenways Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Pineridge
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2460
Gr: 5-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Crestline Dr
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
West Plains High School
10576 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79119, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79119, TX include Hillside Elementary School, Greenways Intermediate School and Heritage Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79119?
4 public schools are located in 79119.
What percentage of students in 79119 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 79119 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79119?
79119 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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