For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,285 students in Presidio County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Presidio County, TX are Valentine School, Lucy Rede Franco Middle School and Marfa Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Presidio County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Presidio County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Presidio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E Kentucky St
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy Rede Franco Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highland St
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-1125
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-1125
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Marfa Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Gonzales St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Presidio High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hwy 170
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-1100
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Presidio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Dod And O Reilly St
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-3200
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Presidio County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
413 West Columbia St
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-4252
Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-4252
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
New Aea (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 E Market St
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-3275
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-3275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
General Delivery
Redford, TX 79846
(915) 384-2318
Redford, TX 79846
(915) 384-2318
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Presidio County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Presidio County, TX include Valentine School, Lucy Rede Franco Middle School and Marfa Schools.
How many public schools are located in Presidio County?
5 public schools are located in Presidio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Presidio County?
Presidio County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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