For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 580 students in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Preston Smith is Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX include Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock?
the neighborhood of Preston Smith, Lubbock public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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