For the 2023-24 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 17,972 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 Countryside Community Day, Tulare Support and Tulare Technical Preparatory High School. 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Tulare, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1084 S. Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Oak High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3442 E. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #55.
Tulare Union High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 1,696 students
Rank: #66.
Tulare Western High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 W. Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #77.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19113 Rd. 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #88.
Live Oak Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 N. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 377 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cypress Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mission Valley Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1111.
Alpine Vista
Math: 19% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2975 E. Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Grades: K-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #1212.
Garden Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 E. Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Tules Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W. Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1414.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 N. K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1855 W. Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
895 W. Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #1717.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N. Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1818.
Frank Kohn Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1919.
Mulcahy Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Grades: 5-8
| 630 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #2121.
Maple Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 W. Cross Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1046 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #2323.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4136 N. Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2424.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
21660 Rd. 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: n/an/a
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
9637 Ave. 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Tulare, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tulare Support Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
Valley High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
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 Countryside Community Day, Tulare Support and Tulare Technical Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in Tulare, CA?
30 public schools are located in Tulare, CA.
What percentage of students in Tulare, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tulare, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare, CA?
Tulare, CA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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