Miss Teen USA 2006 pageant, the 24th Miss Teen USA competition, was televised live from Palm Springs, California on 15 August 2006. At the conclusion of the final competition, Miss Montana Teen USA Katie Blair was crowned by outgoing queen Allie LaForce of Ohio.

On 10 August, the 51 contestants competed in a preliminary presentation show where they were judged in swimsuits and evening gowns. Scores from this judging will determine the top 15 on the live telecast on 15 August.

Miss Teen USA 2006 will room with Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera and Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner in New York City.

All the delegates were first to required to win their state pageant, which in some states also meant holding a local title.

Miss USA 2006 was awarded to Tara Conner (Miss Kentucky USA). The runners-up were:

• 1st runner-up - Tamiko Nash (Miss California USA)
• 2nd runner-up - Lisa Wilson (Miss Georgia USA)
• 3rd runner-up - Stacy Offenberger (Miss Ohio USA)
• 4rd runner-up - Cristin Duren (Miss Florida USA)