ZIP 79119 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 79119

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 79119 (Amarillo, TX) is associated with Amarillo Independent School District (LEA 4808130) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 45 K-12 schools (40 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.7% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is West Texas A & M University about 10.5 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Amarillo Independent School District

LEA ID

4808130

Private school share (ACS)

0.7%

Colleges & universities (8)

West Texas A & M University10.5 miles (16.9 km)4yr-public
Amarillo College11.1 miles (17.8 km)2yr-public
Frank Phillips College51.2 miles (82.5 km)2yr-public
Clarendon College64.1 miles (103.2 km)2yr-public
Wayland Baptist University65.7 miles (105.8 km)4yr-private
Clovis Community College81.4 miles (131.0 km)2yr-public
Mesalands Community College97.2 miles (156.4 km)2yr-public
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus99.4 miles (160.0 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
WEST PLAINS H S	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
HERITAGE HILLS EL	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
HILLSIDE EL	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
THE OAKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
ASCENSION ACADEMY	private	—	—	5.3 miles (8.4 km)
GREENWAYS INT	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
WEST PLAINS J H	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
ARDEN ROAD EL	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
BUSHLAND INT	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
WINDSOR EL	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
SLEEPY HOLLOW EL	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
RANDALL H S	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
BUSHLAND EL	public	—	—	6.8 miles (10.9 km)
RANDALL J H	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
BUSHLAND J H	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
GENE HOWE EL	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
BUSHLAND H S	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
LAKEVIEW EL	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.5 km)
PUCKETT EL	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.5 km)
PINNACLE INT	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
SUNDOWN LANE EL	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.8 km)
AMARILLO H S	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
BONHAM MIDDLE	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.3 km)
WESTERN PLATEAU EL	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
BELMAR EL	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
SPRING CANYON EL	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
RIDGECREST EL	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
CITY VIEW EL	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
YOUTH CTR OF HIGH PLAINS	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
CROCKETT MIDDLE	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
OLSEN PARK EL	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
SOUTH GEORGIA EL	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.4 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
CRESTVIEW EL	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
PREMIER H S OF AMARILLO	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
AVONDALE EL	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
FANNIN MIDDLE	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
TASCOSA H S	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.7 km)
SOUTH LAWN EL	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.7 km)
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)
CORONADO EL	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 79119

What school district is ZIP code 79119 in?

ZIP 79119 (Amarillo, TX) maps to Amarillo Independent School District (LEA ID 4808130) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 79119?

US5 lists 45 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 40 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 79119 attend private school?

About 0.7% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 79119 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	43.6%
High school	19.4%
Less than HS	2.6%
School district	Amarillo Independent School District

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