For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,185 students in 79424, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 79424 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79424, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79424, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Fulton Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 993-2345
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 993-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79424, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79424, TX include Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Whiteside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79424?
4 public elementary schools are located in 79424.
What is the racial composition of students in 79424?
79424 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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