Top 10 Best Tulare County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 136 public elementary schools serving 65,470 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Hurley 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 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Tulare County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Manuel F. Hernandez
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Grades: K-5
| 823 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Crowley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
214 E. Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Ronald Reagan Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Ave. 406
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-0563
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1414.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
711 W. Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1717.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6832 Ave. 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1818.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 W. Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4222 S. Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #2727.
Saucelito Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17615 Ave. 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #2929.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1660 E. Sierra Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 W. Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: #3232.
Blue Oak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28050 Rd. 148
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #3333.
Olive Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
255 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #3434.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: #3535.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
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Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
40802 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
River Bend (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a 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
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

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, Hurley Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tulare County, CA?
136 public elementary schools are located in Tulare County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County, CA?
Tulare County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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