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If you’ve just moved to Lubbock or are planning to, you are likely considering educational options. Look no further than Catalina West in Lubbock, Texas! With three independent school districts and multiple universities, the Hub City is a magnet for learning. Catalina West’s prime location links you to several schools, all within minutes! Check out our breakdown of where to learn while you live at Catalina West…


Lubbock School Districts

Catalina West is nestled in the Frenship public school district which is one of three districts in Lubbock. Frenship ISD serves over 10,800 students across 14 elementary, middle and high school campuses throughout Lubbock. It also boasts 108 industry certifications and counting! Competing districts are Lubbock ISD in Central Lubbock and Lubbock-Cooper ISD located in Southern Lubbock. 

Frenship Public Education

Getting the kids dropped off is super easy when you live at Catalina West. At 1-2 minutes away from Catalina West, Westwind Elementary is the closest primary school and Terra Vista Middle School is less than 5 minutes North. Frenship High School is the local high and only a 10 minute commute South to Wolfforth, Texas. As the largest schools in the area, Frenship High hosts a full range of 6A competitive sports programs and collegiate prep courses. Go Tigers!

Lubbock Private Schools

If you’re seeking private education, West Texas has you covered! Multiple Christain schools are located near Catalina West such as Lubbock Christian School and Kingdom Preparatory Academy. Both these schools 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 $7,800 per year (as of 2021).

Higher Education in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock is the heartbeat of collegiate spirit in West Texas 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 schools is Texas Tech, home to over 42,000 Red Raiders annually. It’s recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution and a comprehensive public research university. It also houses one of the largest public art collections in the nation. Best of all, Texas Tech is only a 7 minutes away from Catalina West! Any of the colleges on our list can be reached from Catalina West in a matter of minutes. If higher education is important to you, this is definitely the right place to be!


Learn Your Best Life at Catalina West

There is no shortage of educational opportunities in Lubbock! It’s a thriving city 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, Catalina West apartments offer the perfect setting with modern amenities and a premier location. To live AND learn at Catalina West, contact us today!