For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 827 students in 93256, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93256, CA are Pixley Elementary School and Pixley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93256 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93256, CA 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 93256, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pixley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 North School St.
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Pixley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 East Ct. St.
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3018
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3018
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
93256, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pixley Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93256, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93256, CA include Pixley Elementary School and Pixley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 93256?
2 public schools are located in 93256.
What is the racial composition of students in 93256?
93256 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).
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