Top 5 Best Amarillo Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,591 students in Amarillo, TX (there are 75 public schools, serving 40,007 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Amarillo, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX include San Jacinto Christian Academy, Ascension Academy and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Amarillo, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Amarillo Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
Grades: PK-2
| 282 students
Ascension Academy
Ascension Academy Photo
(2)
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 133 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1515 S. Georgia Street
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9501
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
San Jacinto Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
501 S Carolina St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 372-2285
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5005 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Central Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
St. Marys Cathedral School
(Catholic)
(1)
1200 S Washington St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9112
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1108 S Houston St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 372-2629
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX include San Jacinto Christian Academy, Ascension Academy and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Amarillo, TX?
9 private schools are located in Amarillo, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Amarillo, TX?
Amarillo, TX private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Amarillo, TX go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Amarillo, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Amarillo, TX?
78% of private schools in Amarillo, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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