For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,030 students in Frio County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Frio County, TX are Pearsall Intermediate School, Dilley Elementary School and Mary Harper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frio County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Frio County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Frio County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsall Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 E Florida St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Gr: 3-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Gr: PK-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Foot Daep Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
245 Hwy 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students
Bigfoot Alter Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
F M 472 And F M 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
Bigfoot Alter School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm 472 At 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Bigfoot Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Fm 472 And Fm 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Gr: 8-11
Pearsall Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Frio County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Frio County, TX include Pearsall Intermediate School, Dilley Elementary School and Mary Harper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Frio County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Frio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frio County?
Frio County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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