For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,346 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA.
The top ranked public schools in West Side are Herndon-barstow Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Harvest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6265 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Grades: K-6
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2195 North Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9780
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9780
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6514 West Gettysburg Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 271-0420
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 271-0420
Grades: K-6
| 983 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4444 West Mckinley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5232
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5232
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Central East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 North Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-0280
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,754 students
Rank: #66.
John Steinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 North Milburn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3141
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3141
Grades: K-6
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
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Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
El Capitan Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4443 West Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Grades: 7-8
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 North Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 512-6912
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 512-6912
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #1010.
Teague Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4725 North Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5260
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5260
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #1111.
Glacier Point Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4055 North Bryan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Grades: 7-8
| 969 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2698 North Brawley
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2117 West Mckinley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 457-2510
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 457-2510
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 274-4700
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 274-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA include Herndon-barstow Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Harvest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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