Best Fillmore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,413 students in Fillmore, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fillmore, CA are Fillmore Senior High School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Heritage Valley Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fillmore, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Central Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Edgewood St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Vista
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Fillmore Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Mountain View St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Sierra High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Sespe
425 Orchard St.
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-6161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fillmore, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fillmore, CA include Fillmore Senior High School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Heritage Valley Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore?
8 public schools are located in Fillmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore?
Fillmore public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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