For the 2023 school year, there are 352 public schools serving 204,740 students in Fresno County, CA (there are 32 private schools, serving 5,998 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fresno County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA are University High School, Hume Lake Charter and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fresno County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Fresno County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12449 S. Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 N. Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Central Online Home
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5652 W. Gettysburg Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
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
| 878 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
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
| 667 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
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
| 805 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
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
| 747 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 841-2444
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 841-2444
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 229 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1239 Nelson Blvd.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 960 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Chesnut High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 4 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 697 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
El Puente High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1691 Saipan Ave.
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(559) 659-3899
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(559) 659-3899
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 47 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Fowler Academy Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 644 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Indianola Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11524 E. Dinuba Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Kings River High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Seventh St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6490
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6490
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 813 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 754 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
Taft High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Seventh St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6490
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6490
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 76 students
Rank: #12 - 2912. - 29.
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
| 714 students
Rank: #3030.
Kingsburg High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 18th Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5156
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #3131.
Edison High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E. Ca Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,617 students
Rank: #3232.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8662 S. Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #3333.
Dunlap Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #3434.
Reedley High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 W. N. Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #3535.
Lincoln Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Mariposa St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5141
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5141
Grades: 2-3
| 387 students
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Fresno County 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
33367 North Auberry Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
36000 Trimmer Springs Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
California Steam (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19191 W. Excelsior Ave.
Five Points, CA 93624
(530) 391-4425
Five Points, CA 93624
(530) 391-4425
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Grades: 7-12
| n/a 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
Excel High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1625 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29147 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Grades: 3-9
| 544 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
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Kerman Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15085 D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 11 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
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Marc Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Grades: 7-12
| 25 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
5609 North Russell Ave
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(209) 392-0270
Firebaugh, CA 93622
(209) 392-0270
Grades: K-5
| n/a 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA include University High School, Hume Lake Charter and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fresno County, CA?
352 public schools are located in Fresno County, CA.
What percentage of students in Fresno County, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fresno County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno County, CA?
Fresno County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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