For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,045 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 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79415, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79415, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 First
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Carmona-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Cavazos Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Matthews Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 N Akron
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 13 students
79415, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canyon Lakes (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2402 Canyon Lake Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 897-9735
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 897-9735
Grades: K-11
| 45 students
210 N University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-6600
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-6600
Grades: 7-9
| 770 students
201 Vernon
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6000
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
2010 Cornell
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1913
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1913
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Tubbs Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
3311 Bates St
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1855
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 766-1855
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
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?
7 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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