For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,729 students in 79412, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 79412, TX are Bayless Elementary School, Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock and Hodges Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79412 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79412, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79412, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 747-1000
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 747-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hodges Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2315 36th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 79412, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 79412, TX include Bayless Elementary School, Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock and Hodges Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79412?
4 public preschools are located in 79412.
What is the racial composition of students in 79412?
79412 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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