Homeschool Amarillo · Texas
Homeschooling in Amarillo
8 local places and programs we've checked for homeschool families in Amarillo — museums, libraries, nature programs, excursions and local groups. Programs, dates and prices change, so check each provider's site before you plan a visit.
New to homeschooling in Texas? Start with our guide to the rules, browse the full Texas resource directory, or read about finding groups and co-ops and helping homeschooled kids make friends.
Reading activities
- FreeAll ages
Amarillo Public Library
Amarillo's public library system, with a downtown library and branches offering weekly storytimes, a summer reading club, Lego Club and teen programs. Its teacher services include extended loans and pulled book sets; ask whether homeschool parents qualify.
Visit amarillolibrary.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Science experiments
- PaidAges 4–18
Don Harrington Discovery Center field trips
Amarillo's hands-on science center offers field trips with interactive exhibits, science labs and a planetarium for Pre-K to grade 12. Trips are set up for school groups, so families can ask whether homeschool groups can book; check the site for prices.
Visit discoverycentercollective.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
- PaidAges 5–18
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum field trips
The museum at West Texas A&M University in Canyon runs weekday tours for public, private and home schools, plus trunk programs, virtual programs and free at-home activities. Check the site for current group prices.
Visit panhandleplains.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
Amarillo Zoo field trips
The city zoo offers self-paced group field trips at a group rate for groups of more than 20, booked at least three weeks ahead, plus seasonal camps. Check the site for current rates.
Visit zoo.amarillo.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
- PaidAges 4–18
Wildcat Bluff Nature Center education programs
A nature center with over nine miles of grassland and canyon trails, offering field trips, on-campus and virtual programs for groups from Pre-K to university, and a weekly nature day camp. Check the site for current prices.
Visit wildcatbluff.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 5–18
Palo Duro Canyon State Park field trips
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers group visits and ranger-led programs such as nature walks, scavenger hunts and the Junior Ranger program at Palo Duro Canyon. Check the site for current programs and park entry fees.
Visit tpwd.texas.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 5–18
Amarillo Botanical Gardens education programs
Reservation-only garden classes for school-age children on topics such as insect life cycles, pollinators and plant adaptations. The listing is aimed at schools, so families can ask whether homeschool groups can book; check current fees.
Visit amarillobotanicalgardens.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Parent support communities
- PaidAll ages
Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association
A Christian homeschool support group based in Amarillo that organizes field trips, social events, graduations and a sports program for Texas Panhandle families. Membership has an annual fee; check the site for details.
Visit pchea.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How homeschooling works in Amarillo
Homeschooling is legal in Texas. Homeschools are treated as private schools: there is no registration, but you must teach a bona fide curriculum in visual form covering reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship.
Homeschooling in Amarillo: common questions
Is homeschooling legal in Amarillo?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Texas. Homeschools are treated as private schools: there is no registration, but you must teach a bona fide curriculum in visual form covering reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship.
Where can homeschoolers go for excursions in Amarillo?
Options we've checked include Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum field trips, Don Harrington Discovery Center field trips and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center education programs. Many programs are designed for school groups, so ask whether homeschool families or groups can book, and check current dates and prices.
Do libraries in Amarillo help homeschoolers?
Libraries we've listed for Amarillo include Amarillo Public Library. Check each library's site for membership, programs and online learning resources that homeschool families can use.
Can I get homeschool tutoring in Amarillo?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide explains when it helps and what to ask. Success Tutoring is opening learning centers in Texas — check successtutoring.com for availability near Amarillo.
Extra help in Amarillo
If your child needs support in a particular subject, our homeschool tutoring guide explains when a tutor helps and what to ask before you sign up.