Top 10 Best Tulare County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 91 public middle schools serving 38,134 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School and Visalia Charter Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Tulare County Public Middle Schools (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.
Ridgeview Middle School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3315 N. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 857 students
Rank: #33.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
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: #4 - 74. - 7.
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: #4 - 74. - 7.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
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: #88.
Sundale Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1111.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6832 Ave. 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
Reagan Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
Oak Valley Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: #2121.
Saucelito Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17615 Ave. 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #2323.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 W. Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: #2424.
Green Acres Middle School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1147 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #2727.
La Joya Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4711 W. La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Grades: 7-8
| 777 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 E. Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2929.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Rd. 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #3030.
Springville Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35424 Ward Ave.
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: #3131.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21660 Rd. 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sequoia Union Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23958 Ave. 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2016
Grades: 8
| 38 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Willow Glen Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N. Akers Rd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3434.
Sequoia Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W. Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #3535.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Grades: K-8
| 402 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 middle schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School and Visalia Charter Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in Tulare County, CA?
91 public middle schools are located in Tulare County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County, CA?
Tulare County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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