For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,674 students in 79118, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79118, TX are City View Elementary School, Pinnacle Intermediate School and Tradewind Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79118 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79118, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79118, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Knoll
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Meadow Ridge Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2570
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2570
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Tradewind Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Sundown Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4546 W Sundown Ln
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6407 Lair Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2830
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2830
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Grades: 5-12
| 48 students
79118, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9000 Valleyview Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 358-7551
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 358-7551
Grades: 8-9
| 800 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79118, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79118, TX include City View Elementary School, Pinnacle Intermediate School and Tradewind Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79118?
6 public elementary schools are located in 79118.
What is the racial composition of students in 79118?
79118 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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