For the 2024 school year, there are 188 public schools serving 120,028 students in Fresno, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fresno, CA are Manchester Gate, University High School and James S. Fugman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fresno, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Grades: 2-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10825 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Grades: K-6
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 E. Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Computech
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 E. Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,442 students
Rank: #77.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 E Univ Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #88.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #1010.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
465 E. Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 E. Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
774 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Grades: K-6
| 679 students
Rank: #1414.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1881 E. Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Clovis West High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,096 students
Rank: #1616.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1717.
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7071 E. Clinton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-3800
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-3800
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #1818.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7676 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1919.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6350 E. Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Central Online Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Grades: K-12
| 577 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Glacier Point Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4055 N. Bryan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 512-6912
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 512-6912
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6514 W. Gettysburg Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 271-0420
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 271-0420
Grades: K-6
| 864 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4444 W. Mckinley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5232
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5232
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #2525.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3468 N. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Grades: K-6
| 820 students
Rank: #2626.
Career Technical Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
El Capitan Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4443 W. Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Grades: 7-8
| 638 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Elm High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6265 N. Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6240 W. Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Grades: 7-8
| 773 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
River Bluff Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6150 W. Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Violet Heintz Education Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4939 E. Yale Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
William Saroyan Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5650 W. Escalon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3131
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3131
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #3535.
Forkner Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7120 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
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Fresno, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Crescent Valley Public Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Grades: 9-11
| 20 students
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fresno Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Kings Valley Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Northstar High School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
One Step Up Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Opportunities For Learning - Fresno (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Pinnacle Middle School Academy Community Day School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
606 W. Dakota
Fresno, CA 93705
Fresno, CA 93705
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Roosevelt Continuation High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Valley Arts And Science Academy (Vasa) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
735 N. Glenn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
W.e.b.dubois Public Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 615 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fresno, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fresno, CA include Manchester Gate, University High School and James S. Fugman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fresno, CA?
188 public schools are located in Fresno, CA.
What percentage of students in Fresno, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno, CA?
Fresno, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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