For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 602 students in Dilley, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dilley, TX are 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.
Dilley, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dilley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Dilley, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Dilley, Texas 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dilley, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dilley, TX include Dilley Elementary School and Mary Harper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dilley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dilley.
What is the racial composition of students in Dilley?
Dilley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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