For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,995 students in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in McLane are Yosemite Valley Charter, Sierra Charter and Scandinavian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McLane, Fresno, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 East Ashlan Ave
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Gr: K-12 | 3,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1931 North Fine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Gr: K-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Scandinavian Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3216 North Sierra Vista
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 253-6510
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 253-6510
Gr: 7-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Irwin O. Addicott
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4784 East Dayton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 253-6640
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 253-6640
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Violet Heintz Education Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4939 East Yale Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 443-4863
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 North Bond Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 229-3529
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 229-3529
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton
Special Education School
2004 Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7385
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7385
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno, CA include Yosemite Valley Charter, Sierra Charter and Scandinavian Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno?
7 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno?
the neighborhood of McLane, Fresno public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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