Best 79424 Texas Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,364 students in 79424, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 561 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 79424, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79424, TX are Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Whiteside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79424 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79424, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79424, TX Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 Fulton Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 993-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8707 Dover
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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79424, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 79424, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79424, TX include Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Whiteside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79424?
4 public schools are located in 79424.
What percentage of students in 79424 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 79424 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79424?
79424 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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