For the 2023 school year, there are 192 public schools serving 101,839 students in Tulare County, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,754 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Tulare County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 784 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hurley Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ridgeview Middle School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3315 N. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Whitney High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S. Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #66.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Redwood High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,519 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Manuel F. Hernandez
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 710 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Denton Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Golden West High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 N. Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Linwood Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 498 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Bravo Lake High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 N. Irma St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 564-7414
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 564-7414
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
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
| 25 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Crowley Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 E. Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Hot Springs Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Houston Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Ronald Reagan Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Ave. 406
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-0563
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-0563
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Sierra Vista High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8470 Ave. 406
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7240
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Tulare County Court High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
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: #15 - 2515. - 25.
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
| 23 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hope Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 W. Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Three Rivers Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
Rank: #2828.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4222 S. Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #2929.
Dinuba High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 E. Kern St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7220
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 2,199 students
Rank: #3030.
Green Acres Middle School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1147 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Grades: 7-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3131.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 1,465 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 1,564 students
Rank: #3434.
La Joya Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4711 W. La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Grades: 7-8
| 839 students
Rank: #3535.
Orosi High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41815 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4731
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
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Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Burton Horizon Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Day K-6 (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
40802 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
Frazier High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Lindsay Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Pixley Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Pleasant View Primary Community Day School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a 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
Tule Continuation High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Ave. 52 And Boswell Ave.
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Grades: 10-12
| n/a 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
Yettem Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tulare County, CA?
192 public schools are located in Tulare County, CA.
What percentage of students in Tulare County, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County, CA?
Tulare County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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