For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,425 students in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheelock and Monterey are Wheelock Elementary School and Monterey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3008 42nd St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Monterey High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 47th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-1900
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock, TX include Wheelock Elementary School and Monterey High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock?
the neighborhood of Wheelock and Monterey, Lubbock public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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