Top 10 Best Fresno Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 135 public elementary schools serving 77,678 students in Fresno, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA are Manchester Gate, James S. Fugman Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fresno, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Grades: 2-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10825 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Grades: K-6
| 794 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 E. Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2025 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
465 E. Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2491 E. Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
774 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Grades: K-6
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1881 E. Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
960 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1111.
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7071 E. Clinton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-3800
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #1212.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6350 E. Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Grades: K-12
| 577 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 512-6912
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6514 W. Gettysburg Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 271-0420
Grades: K-6
| 864 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4444 W. Mckinley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5232
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #1717.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3468 N. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Grades: K-6
| 820 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6265 N. Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
River Bluff Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 W. Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
William Saroyan Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5650 W. Escalon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3131
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #2121.
Forkner Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7120 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Malloch Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 W. Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #2323.
Akira Yokomi Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2323 E. Mckenzie
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-6140
Grades: K-6
| 671 students
Rank: #2424.
Fancher Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5948 E. Tulare Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-6700
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Rank: #2525.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Grades: 5-8
| 585 students
Rank: #2626.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #2727.
Norman Liddell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5455 W. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #2828.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4950 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #2929.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1780 W. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #3030.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1336 W. Spruce Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 327-7600
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #3131.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2617 S. Fowler Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 524-6430
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #3232.
James K. Polk Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2195 N. Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9780
Grades: K-6
| 775 students
Rank: #3333.
Mccardle Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
577 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4540
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #3434.
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 S. Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Rank: #3535.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 S. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-7500
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
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Fresno, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Po Box 328
Fresno, CA 93708
(559) 521-1314
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Grades: 9-11
| 20 students
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
606 W. Dakota
Fresno, CA 93705
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
735 N. Glenn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 615 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA include Manchester Gate, James S. Fugman Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fresno, CA?
135 public elementary schools are located in Fresno, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno, CA?
Fresno, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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