For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,274 students in 79404, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 79404, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79404, TX are Harwell Elementary School, Ervin Elementary School and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79404 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79404, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79404, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Ave D
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Ervin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Intervention Academy
Alternative School
1323 E 24th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
79404, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2401 Date Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
1802 East 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79404, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79404, TX include Harwell Elementary School, Ervin Elementary School and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 79404?
4 public schools are located in 79404.
What percentage of students in 79404 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 79404 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79404?
79404 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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