For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,033 students in 79102, TX (there are , serving 472 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 79102, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79102, TX are Bivins Elementary School, Sanborn Elementary School and Tascosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79102 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79102, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79102, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bivins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Roberts
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-5250
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Tascosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Westlawn
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79102, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79102, TX include Bivins Elementary School, Sanborn Elementary School and Tascosa High School.
How many public schools are located in 79102?
4 public schools are located in 79102.
What percentage of students in 79102 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 79102 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79102?
79102 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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