For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,836 students in 79415, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79415, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79415, TX are Wolffarth Elementary School, Mcwhorter Elementary School and Carmona-harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79415 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79415, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79415, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
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 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Carmona-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Cavazos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lubbock Co Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2700
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2700
Gr: 5-11 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Lubbock Co J J A E P
Alternative School
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
79415, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79415, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79415, TX include Wolffarth Elementary School, Mcwhorter Elementary School and Carmona-harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79415?
6 public schools are located in 79415.
What percentage of students in 79415 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79415 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79415?
79415 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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