For the 2025 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Frio County (2025)
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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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