Top 10 Best Tulare County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 192 public schools serving 102,455 students in Tulare County, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,731 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Tulare County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3315 N. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Whitney High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S. Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #66.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #77.
Redwood High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #99.
Manuel F. Hernandez
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Golden West High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1717 N. Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1515.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Grades: K-5
| 823 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Bravo Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 W. Sequoia
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1084 S. Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Crowley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
214 E. Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Ronald Reagan Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Ave. 406
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-0563
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 N. Woodland St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Sierra Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8470 Ave. 406
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2727.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3030.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6832 Ave. 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3131.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Alpaugh -senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
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Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
40802 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
River Bend (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tulare County, CA?
192 public schools are located in Tulare County, CA.
What percentage of students in Tulare County, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County, CA?
Tulare County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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