For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,585 students in Parmer County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parmer County, TX are Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Lazbuddie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parmer County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parmer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Parmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9131
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9131
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Farwell J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lazbuddie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 F M 1172
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Friona J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Euclid
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1316
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1316
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bovina Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1377
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Friona Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Gr: 2-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
300 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3935
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3935
Gr: PK-1 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Parmer County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parmer County, TX include Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Lazbuddie School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parmer County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Parmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parmer County?
Parmer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Parmer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Parmer County include: Friona Primary vs. Farwell Elementary School, Friona Elementary School vs. Farwell Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School vs. Friona Primary
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