For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 841 students in 78017, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 78017, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78017, TX are Dilley Elementary School, Mary Harper Middle School and Dilley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78017 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78017, TX 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 78017, TX Public Schools (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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78017, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78017, TX include Dilley Elementary School, Mary Harper Middle School and Dilley High School.
How many public schools are located in 78017?
3 public schools are located in 78017.
What percentage of students in 78017 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 78017 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78017?
78017 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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