Augmented reality is a technology that is bringing great benefits in the educational field. This study focuses on knowing the performance and scientific production of augmented reality in the field of education. This research has been approached from a bibliometric perspective. A novel documentary analysis technique based on scientific mapping and co-word analysis has been used. We have worked with an analysis unit of 777 reported publications of Web of Science. The results reveal the language, knowledge areas, type of document, institutions, authors, sources of origin, countries and most cited articles on augmented reality in the entire educational field. In addition, it is shown that research on augmented reality has focused on teaching people to use this technology effectively, in the learning environments it generates, in its educational application, and in attending to the diversity of students.