For the 2025 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 34,890 students in Lubbock, TX (there are 16 private schools, serving 3,108 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lubbock, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lubbock, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Wilson Elementary School and Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lubbock, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lubbock have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lubbock, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Fulton Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 993-2345
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 993-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Lubbock-cooper Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4020 135th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2341
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Honey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3615 86th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6705 Joliet Dr
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8707 Dover
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7901 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Texas Tech University K-12
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3316 9th St
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Gr: K-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16410 Loop 493
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2344
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Lubbock-cooper North Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 108th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2342
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Lubbock-cooper High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Woodrow Rd
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2321
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,942 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Maedgen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Nashville
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12011 Kenosha Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Wolffarth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 Erskine
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3425 118th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2332
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2332
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 78th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Lubbock-cooper Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16310 Loop 493
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2331
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Chicago
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4815 46th St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Lubbock-cooper East Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2727 134th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2342
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4702 15th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Wester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4602 Chicago Ave
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4812 58 St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4211 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3283
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 First
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2811 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Louisville
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 747-1000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 747-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Lubbock, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1500
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1500
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
701 East Queens
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1644
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1644
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3001 Ave N
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5100
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5100
Gr: 2-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2902 Chicago
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 219-5200
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 219-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
3101 East 2nd St
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1677
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1677
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2315 36th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Canyon Lakes (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2402 Canyon Lake Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 897-9735
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 897-9735
Gr: K-11 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
210 N University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-6600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-6600
Gr: 7-9 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rt 6 Box 400
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-2282
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-2282
Gr: 5-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rt 6 Box 400
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-2282
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-2282
Gr: 7-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
101 N Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-5500
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3802 60th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 766-0855
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 766-0855
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
3102 Canton Ave
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 766-0755
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 766-0755
Gr: 7-9 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2401 Date Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
201 Vernon
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6000
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
L C Y C (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7109
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7109
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Lubbock County Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3282
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3282
6901 Nashville Dr
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 766-0888
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 766-0888
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
406 North Zenith Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1811
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 766-1811
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Roosevelt Daep Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3282
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3282
Gr: 9-12
T A A P Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 68%
3311 Bates St
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1855
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1855
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1802 East 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1302 Adrian St
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-7700
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lubbock, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Lubbock, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Wilson Elementary School and Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lubbock?
65 public schools are located in Lubbock.
What percentage of students in Lubbock go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lubbock are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lubbock?
Lubbock public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lubbock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lubbock include: Evans Middle School vs. Hutchinson Middle School, Hutchinson Middle School vs. Evans Middle School, Lubbock-cooper Middle School vs. Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School
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