Top 10 Best Porterville Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 22,253 students in Porterville, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 282 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Porterville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Porterville, CA are Harmony Magnet Academy, Santa Fe Elementary School and Vine Street Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porterville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Porterville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Porterville, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 60%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Grades: K-5
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Hope Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 W. Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Street Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
255 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #99.
William R. Buckley Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2573 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-6412
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1873 W. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Porterville High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
465 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,281 students
Rank: #1212.
Sequoia Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W. Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
Monache High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
960 N. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #1414.
John J. Doyle Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7140
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #1515.
Rockford Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14983 Rd. 208
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-5406
Grades: K-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1616.
Granite Hills High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 E. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Jim Maples Academy
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
252 N. W.wood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Roche Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
388 N. Roche St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7250
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #1919.
Burton Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #2020.
West Putnam Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 W. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #2121.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7350
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2323.
Vandalia Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
271 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7260
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #2424.
Los Robles Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7011
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #2525.
Strathmore High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22568 Ave. 196
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #2626.
Citrus High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
261 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #2727.
Burton Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: #2828.
Belleview Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
197 W. Belleview Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7110
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #2929.
Bartlett Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
335 N. G St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 518 students
Rank: #3030.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-8
| 426 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodville Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16541 Rd. 168
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 686-9713
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #3232.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #3333.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2293 E. Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buena Vista Community Day
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: 4-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Grades: 2-8
| 0 students
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Porterville, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Porterville, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Porterville, CA include Harmony Magnet Academy, Santa Fe Elementary School and Vine Street Community Day.
How many public schools are located in Porterville, CA?
36 public schools are located in Porterville, CA.
What percentage of students in Porterville, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Porterville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Porterville, CA?
Porterville, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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