For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,810 students in 79403, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79403, TX are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Roosevelt High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79403 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79403, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79403, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3283
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3284
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 County Rd 3300
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 842-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Alderson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Estacado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1504 E Itasca St
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-1400
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79403, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79403, TX include Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Roosevelt High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79403?
6 public schools are located in 79403.
What is the racial composition of students in 79403?
79403 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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