For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,635 students in 79424, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 79424 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79424, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79424, TX Public Preschools (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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
79424, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
T A A P Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 766-2068
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 68%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 79424, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 79424, TX include Lubbock-cooper West Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Whiteside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79424?
3 public preschools are located in 79424.
What is the racial composition of students in 79424?
79424 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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