For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,069 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 32%), 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tulare, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19113 Road 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 North Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Gr: 7-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Gr: 5-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 North Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Tulare, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
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?
13 public middle schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tulare are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tulare include: Los Tules Middle School vs. Cherry Avenue Middle School, Cherry Avenue Middle School vs. Los Tules Middle School, Oak Valley Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School
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