For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,274 students in 79404, TX (there are , serving 111 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 79404, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79404, TX are Harwell Elementary School, Ervin Elementary School and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79404 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79404, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79404, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Ave D
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ervin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Intervention Academy
Alternative School
1323 E 24th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
79404, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2401 Date Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1802 East 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79404, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79404, TX include Harwell Elementary School, Ervin Elementary School and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 79404?
4 public schools are located in 79404.
What percentage of students in 79404 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 79404 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79404?
79404 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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