For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,888 students in Frio County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Frio County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Frio County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Dilley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Grey Wolf Dr
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Frio County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Frio County, TX include Pearsall Intermediate School, Dilley Elementary School and Mary Harper Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Frio County?
7 public schools are located in Frio County.
What percentage of students in Frio County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Frio County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frio County?
Frio County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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