For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 122 students in 79109, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 79109, TX is Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 79109 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79109, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79109, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4106 Sw 51st St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 463-2284
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 79109, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 79109, TX include Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo.
How many public charter schools are located in 79109?
1 public charter schools are located in 79109.
What is the racial composition of students in 79109?
79109 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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