For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 781 students in 79404, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 79404, TX are 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 charter schools in zipcode 79404 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79404, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79404, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ervin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
79404, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2401 Date Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1755
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
1802 East 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 766-1877
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 79404, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 79404, TX include Ervin Elementary School and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 79404?
2 public charter schools are located in 79404.
What is the racial composition of students in 79404?
79404 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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