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Amarillo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,485 students in Amarillo, TX, 4% of all K-12 students in Amarillo, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
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 Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,485
  • Average Tuition: $8,596
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Amarillo, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,485
  • Average Tuition: $8,596
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Amarillo, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Amarillo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Amarillo Montessori Academy
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
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Ascension Academy Photo
Ascension Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
(2)
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Map of Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Episcopal
1515 S. Georgia Street
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9501
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Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School Photo
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
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Map of St. Mary's Cathedral School
St. Mary's Cathedral School
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students
Catholic
1200 S Washington St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9112
(1)
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San Jacinto Christian Academy Photo
San Jacinto Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
501 S Carolina St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 350-9210
(1)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5005 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-5620
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Map of Central Baptist Christian Academy
Central Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
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Amarillo, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Gr: K-6 | 74 students
Catholic
1108 S Houston St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 372-2629
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Map of Victory Academy
Victory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Baptist
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417
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Amarillo, TX Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,485
Students
$8,596
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Amarillo)
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
1,485 Students
349,926 Students
% Students of Color
27%
42%
0.66
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
251 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
635 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
555 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
37%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
132 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,596
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
57%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$77,350
$5,464
Average Endowment Size
$1.42 million
$15.7 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Amarillo, TX include Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Ascension Academy, and Holy Cross Catholic 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 27% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
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 Christian).
Which private schools in Amarillo are often viewed compared to one another?

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