Top 10 Best Tulare Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 18,067 students in Tulare, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 270 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tulare, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tulare, CA are Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Countryside Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tulare, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Avenue 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1084 South Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 West Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1771 East Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 819 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #99.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1010.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #1111.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
980 North Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 445 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19113 Road 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1414.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
824 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #1515.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Grades: K-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1616.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Grades: K-4
| 629 students
Rank: #1717.
Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 West Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1818.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1919.
Garden Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
640 East Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #2020.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Grades: K-6
| 549 students
Rank: #2121.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
351 North K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #2222.
Frank Kohn Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
895 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #2626.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 North Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #2727.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Grades: 5-8
| 725 students
Rank: #2828.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1046 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Grades: K-4
| 589 students
Rank: #2929.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 West Cross Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4136 North Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 694 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tulare, California

Tulare, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tulare, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tulare, CA include Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Countryside Community Day.
How many public schools are located in Tulare?
31 public schools are located in Tulare.
What percentage of students in Tulare go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tulare are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tulare are often viewed compared to one another?

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