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Best Schools in Central, Fresno, CA
Central, Fresno, CA has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,500 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, Fresno, CA
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2466 Students
2. Fresno High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2092 Students
3. Roosevelt High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
4. School Of Unlimited Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of Unlimited Learning District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, Fresno, CA
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequoia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Tehipite Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 481 Students
3. Fort Miller Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 623 Students
4. Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 821 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, Fresno, CA
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 454 Students
2. Akira Yokomi Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 687 Students
3. Kepler Neighborhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kepler Neighborhood District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 369 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 498 Students
5. Lowell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 339 Students
6. Susan B. Anthony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 430 Students
7. Muir Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 476 Students
8. Winchell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 681 Students
9. Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 315 Students
10. Kirk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, Fresno, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, Fresno, CA has a total population of 14,458 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, Fresno, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central, Fresno, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, Fresno, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, Fresno, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, Fresno, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, Fresno, CA
How many schools are in Central, Fresno, CA?
Central, Fresno, CA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,500 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Central score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 21%
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