For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,691 students in 79403, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79403, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Roosevelt Elementary School and Roosevelt J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79403 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79403, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79403, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3284
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Alderson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79403, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79403, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Roosevelt Elementary School and Roosevelt J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79403?
4 public elementary schools are located in 79403.
What is the racial composition of students in 79403?
79403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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