For the 2026-27 school year, there are 135 public elementary schools serving 65,068 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Tulare County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 West Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2231 North Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3637 North Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 East Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13990 Avenue 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Gr: K-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Gr: 2-8 | 1 student
Rank: #1212.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6600 West Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3129 South Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 West Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1660 East Sierra Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Manuel F. Hernandez
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2133 North Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Gr: K-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Olive Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12915 Avenue 419
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4751
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4751
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 East Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1147 North Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35424 Ward Ave.
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1311 Euclid Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7290
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7290
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23958 Avenue 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Gr: K-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Monson-sultana Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10643 Avenue 416
Sultana, CA 93666
(559) 591-1634
Sultana, CA 93666
(559) 591-1634
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Gr: K-4 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpaugh Achievement Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Gr: K-12
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 5-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Community Day K-6 (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Earlimart Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Gr: 4-8
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Gr: 4-8
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frazier High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Pixley Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: K-3
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Gr: K-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
River Bend (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: K-12
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Gr: K-8
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Gr: 10-12
Tulare Support Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Gr: 1-6 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Tule Continuation High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Ave. 52 And Boswell Ave.
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Gr: 10-12
Valley High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Gr: 9-12
Yettem Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tulare County?
133 public elementary schools are located in Tulare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County 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 Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tulare County include: Reagan Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Valley Life Charter vs. Sycamore Valley Academy, Pinkham Elementary School vs. Annie R. Mitchell
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