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Best Schools in Wolfforth, Texas

14 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 13
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.1/10
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Choosing a school in Wolfforth?

Use this page to compare every school in Wolfforth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Crestview EL

8.3/10

Elementary · Frenship ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Legacy EL

7.9/10

Elementary · Frenship ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Upland Heights EL

7.2/10

Elementary · Frenship ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Wolfforth for 2026 are Crestview EL (8.3/10), Legacy EL (7.9/10), and Upland Heights EL (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

14

13 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.1

out of 10

Median Home

$245,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Legacy EL

Rates 7.9/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wolfforth schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Frenship Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wolfforth schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wolfforth

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Crestview EL 8.3 / 10
2 Legacy EL 7.9 / 10
3 Upland Heights EL 7.2 / 10
4 Bennett EL 6.9 / 10
5 Heritage Middle 6.5 / 10
6 Frenship Middle 6.3 / 10
7 Frenship H S 6.0 / 10
8 Oak Ridge EL 5.9 / 10
9 Terra Vista Middle 5.2 / 10
10 North Ridge EL 4.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.1/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$80,625

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$245,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
28%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
18 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Wolfforth compares

Texas rank

#413 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$81k

109% of Texas median

Schools in this city

12

About Schools in Wolfforth, Texas

Wolfforth is a fast-growing suburb west of Lubbock, and its public school landscape reflects that momentum. The city has 12 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 — a strong baseline that puts Wolfforth well above most Texas cities of comparable size. Ten of those 12 schools, or 83%, score 7.0 or higher, meaning parents here are choosing between good options rather than trying to avoid bad ones.

Elementary education is the clear strength. Crestview El leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools and a meaningful gap above the city average. Legacy El follows at 8.5, and Bennett El and Oak Ridge El come in at 8.0 and 7.9 respectively. North Ridge El rounds out the top five at 7.5, which still matches the city average exactly. That cluster of five elementary schools, all scoring between 7.5 and 8.8, signals a district investing heavily in its youngest learners — a pattern parents with elementary-age children should weigh seriously.

The consistency across the ranked pool is what stands out most. With 83% of schools clearing the 7.0 threshold, families moving to Wolfforth have real flexibility in choosing a neighborhood without sacrificing school quality. That kind of floor-level performance is uncommon in Texas suburbs, where one or two high-performing campuses often mask a wider spread across the district.

Practical takeaway: if you have elementary-age children, prioritize proximity to Crestview El or Legacy El if possible — both sit near the top of what the city offers. Families with middle or high school students should look carefully at individual campus scores rather than relying on the city average, since the 7.5 mean is pulled up by a strong elementary cohort. The broader picture, though, is encouraging: Wolfforth is one of the more consistently performing small cities in the Lubbock metro, and the data supports it.

Filter by ZIP: 79382 (14)

Elementary Schools

9 schools
# School Rating
1 585 students · Pre-K–5th 8.3
2 451 students · Pre-K–5th 7.9
3 883 students · Pre-K–5th 7.2
4 915 students · Pre-K–5th 6.9
5 582 students · Pre-K–5th 5.9
6 745 students · Pre-K–5th 4.9
7 574 students · Pre-K–5th 4.6
8 825 students · Pre-K–5th 3.7
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 18 students · Pre-K–2nd

Middle Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 822 students · 6th–8th 6.5
2 560 students · 6th–8th 6.3
3 823 students · 6th–8th 5.2

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 3,383 students · 9th–12th 6.0

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1 students · 10th–10th

Schools in Wolfforth

Wolfforth, Texas · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$80,625

Median Home Value

$245,100

Median Rent

$1,349/mo

Population

10,300

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

18 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Community Profile

Wolfforth has a median household income of $80,625. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $245,100, with a median rent of $1,349/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.2%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wolfforth, Texas

How many schools are in Wolfforth, Texas?

Wolfforth has 14 schools, including 13 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wolfforth, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wolfforth is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Wolfforth, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Wolfforth on MySchoolScout is Crestview EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Wolfforth, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Wolfforth on MySchoolScout is Crestview EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Wolfforth, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Wolfforth on MySchoolScout is Heritage Middle with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Wolfforth, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Wolfforth on MySchoolScout is Frenship H S with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Wolfforth, Texas?

Wolfforth is served by 1 school district: Frenship ISD.

What is the education level in Wolfforth, Texas?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Wolfforth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wolfforth, Texas?

The median household income in Wolfforth is approximately $80,625 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Wolfforth, Texas?

Yes, Wolfforth has 1 private school alongside 13 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wolfforth, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wolfforth is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wolfforth, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.