For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 384 students in 79106, TX (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,004 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 79106, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 79106, TX include San Jacinto Christian Academy and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in 79106, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 79106 Texas Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Carolina St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 350-9210
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 350-9210
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5005 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-5620
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 79106, TX?
The top ranked private schools in 79106, TX include San Jacinto Christian Academy and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 79106?
2 private schools are located in 79106.
What percentage of students in 79106 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 79106 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 79106?
100% of private schools in 79106 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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