For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,016 students in 79035, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79035, TX are Friona High School, Friona J High School and Friona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79035 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79035, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79035, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friona High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Chieftain Way
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 schools in 79035, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79035, TX include Friona High School, Friona J High School and Friona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79035?
4 public schools are located in 79035.
What is the racial composition of students in 79035?
79035 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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