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Best Amarillo Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,530 students in Amarillo, TX (there are 77 public schools, serving 39,459 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 top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Amarillo Montessori Academy, and Ascension Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private schools in Amarillo, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Amarillo Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Academy
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(2)
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1515 S. Georgia Street
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9501
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
San Jacinto Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
501 S Carolina St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 350-9210
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5005 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students
St. Marys Cathedral School
(Catholic)
(1)
1200 S Washington St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9112
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1108 S Houston St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 372-2629
Gr: K-6 | 74 students
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417
Gr: 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 St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Amarillo Montessori Academy, and Ascension Academy.
How many private schools are located in Amarillo?
9 private schools are located in Amarillo.
How diverse are private schools in Amarillo?
Amarillo private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Amarillo go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Amarillo are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Amarillo?
78% of private schools in Amarillo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Amarillo are often viewed compared to one another?

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