For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,716 students in Parlier, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Parlier, CA are Riverview Elementary School, Mathew J Brletic Elementary School and S Ben Benavidez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parlier, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Parlier have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parlier, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Mathew J Brletic Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
S Ben Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
John C Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13174 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Parlier High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
603 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #66.
Parlier Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #88.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parlier, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Parlier, CA include Riverview Elementary School, Mathew J Brletic Elementary School and S Ben Benavidez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parlier?
8 public schools are located in Parlier.
What is the racial composition of students in Parlier?
Parlier public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.