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Best Porterville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 13,958 students in Porterville, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Porterville, CA are Santa Fe Elementary School, Burton Community Day and Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porterville, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Porterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Porterville, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
286 East Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Gr: 2-8 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 West Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Olive Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
197 West Belleview Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7110
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
William R. Buckley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2573 West Westfield Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-6412
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14983 Road 208
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-5406
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1873 West Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Los Robles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7011
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
West Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 West Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2375 West Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
271 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7260
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Jim Maples Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
252 North Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Westfield Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7350
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
John J. Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 East Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7140
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Roche Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
388 North Roche St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7250
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16541 Road 168
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 686-9713
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14004 Road 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Buena Vista Community Day
Alternative School
18900 Ave. 145
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-2002
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Porterville, California

Porterville, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Burton Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Citrus South Tule Elementary School (Closed 2017)
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Forest Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2023)
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Pleasant View Primary Community Day School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Gr: K-3
Porterville Adult (Closed 2009)
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Tulare County Organization For Vocational Education Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Porterville, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Porterville, CA include Santa Fe Elementary School, Burton Community Day and Hope Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Porterville?
25 public elementary schools are located in Porterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Porterville?
Porterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Porterville are often viewed compared to one another?

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