If you’re considering a move soon, you are likely considering the educational institutions in your new area. Stop here! Three independent school districts and multiple universities make Lubbock a magnet for quality education. Portofino’s prime Lubbock location links you to many education options, for all levels, and all are mere minutes away.
School Districts in Lubbock
Portofino is located in the Frenship public school district, one of three districts in Lubbock. Frenship ISD serves over 10,800 students across 14 elementary, middle and high school campuses throughout Lubbock and Wolforth, Texas. It boasts 108 industry certifications and counting! Competing districts are Lubbock ISD (Central Lubbock) and Lubbock-Cooper ISD located in Southern Lubbock.
Frenship Public Schools
If you live at Portofino, getting the kiddos to school is as easy as 1-2-3! For real. At 1-2 minutes away, Westwind Elementary is the closest primary school and Terra Vista Middle School is only a 3-5 minute drive north. Frenship High School is a 10 minute drive south to Wolfforth, Texas. As the largest high school in the area, Frenship High hosts a full range of 6A competitive sports programs and collegiate preparatory opportunities.
Lubbock Private Schools
If you seek private education, Lubbock has you covered! Multiple Christain schools are near Portofino, including Lubbock Christian School and Kingdom Preparatory Academy—both can be reached within a 5-10 minute drive. Trinity Christian School is the most popular private school in Lubbock with approximately 625 students and an average tuition of about $7,800 per year (as of 2021).
Higher Education in Lubbock
If higher education is important to you, this is the right place to be! West Texas is the heartbeat of collegiate spirit in these parts with four institutions, including Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock Christain University, Texas Tech University and South Plains Community College. The largest and most prestigious of these is Texas Tech, home to over 42,000 Red Raiders annually from Texas and countries abroad. It’s recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution and a comprehensive public research university. Not to mention, it houses one the largest public art collections in the nation. And best of all, Texas Tech is only a 7 minutes away from us! Any of the colleges on our list can be reached from Portofino in a matter of minutes. If higher education is important to you, this is definitely the right place to be!
Learn from the Best, Living at Portofino
There is no shortage of educational opportunities in Lubbock! It’s a city thriving in part because of the multiple schools and universities accessible to the community. Whether you’re looking for a good place to raise children or your GPA, Portofino apartments offer the ideal setting with modern amenities and a premier location. To start learning in Lubbock, contact us today!
