Top 10 Best Visalia Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 32,449 students in Visalia, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,976 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Visalia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Visalia, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Visalia, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 784 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hurley Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ridgeview Middle School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3315 N. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Whitney High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S. Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #66.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Redwood High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,519 students
Rank: #88.
Manuel F. Hernandez
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 710 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Denton Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Golden West High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 N. Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Linwood Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 498 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Bravo Lake High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 N. Irma St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 564-7414
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 564-7414
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Crowley Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 E. Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Houston Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Tulare County Court High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1919.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4222 S. Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #2020.
Green Acres Middle School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1147 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Grades: 7-8
| 763 students
Rank: #2121.
La Joya Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4711 W. La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Grades: 7-8
| 839 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverway Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Glendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Clover Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Willow Glen Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Akers Rd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: #2525.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S. Encina
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #2626.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #2727.
Annie R. Mitchell
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 E. Laura Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Grades: K-6
| 732 students
Rank: #2828.
Divisadero Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S. Divisadero
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7661
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7661
Grades: 7-8
| 802 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Elbow Creek Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32747 Rd. 138
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Outside Creek Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26452 Rd. 164
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #3131.
Mineral King Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 E. Kaweah Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Golden Oak Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7851
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7851
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Goshen Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6505 Ave. 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #3434.
Conyer Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 S. Sowell
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Four Creeks Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1844 N. Burke St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3115
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3115
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
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Visalia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Visalia, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Visalia, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, University Preparatory High School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Visalia, CA?
54 public schools are located in Visalia, CA.
What percentage of students in Visalia, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Visalia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia, CA?
Visalia, CA minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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