For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 7,311 students in Tulare, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare, CA are Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tulare, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21660 Rd. 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19113 Rd. 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9637 Ave. 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1313.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1414.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Grades: 5-8
| 630 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 middle schools in Tulare, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare, CA include Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Tulare, CA?
14 public middle schools are located in Tulare, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare, CA?
Tulare, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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