Best Schools in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has a total of 468 schools including 113 high schools, 93 middle schools and 222 elementary schools. A total of 245,538 students attend Fresno, CA schools. On average, schools in Fresno score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fresno meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has 113 high schools with 70,433 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fresno score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fresno don't meet expectations.
1. University High
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University High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
2. Reedley Middle College High
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Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Yosemite High
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Yosemite Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
4. Edison High
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Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2466 Students
5. Career Technical Education Charter
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Career Technical Education Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
6. Sanger High
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Sanger Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2734 Students
7. Kingsburg High
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Kingsburg Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
8. Selma High
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Selma Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1742 Students
9. Minarets Charter High
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Chawanakee Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
10. Orange Cove High
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Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has 93 middle schools with 47,449 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fresno score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fresno meet expectations.
1. Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
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Sherman Thomas Stem Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Glacier Point Middle
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Central Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students
3. Dairyland Elementary
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Alview-dairyland Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 241 Students
4. Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
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Kingsburg Elementary Charter • Charter • Grades 4 - 6 • 632 Students
5. Sierra Junior High
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Sierra Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 185 Students
6. Rafer Johnson Junior High
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Kingsburg Elementary Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 442 Students
7. General Grant Middle
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Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
8. Ranchos Middle
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 352 Students
9. John Sutter Middle
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Fowler Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
10. Oak Creek Intermediate
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Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has 222 elementary schools with 114,081 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fresno score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fresno meet expectations.
1. Clay Elementary
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Clay Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students
2. Riverview Elementary
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Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 437 Students
3. Pine Ridge Elementary
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Pine Ridge Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 69 Students
4. Harvest Elementary
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Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 972 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary
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Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 720 Students
6. Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary
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Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 632 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary
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Kingsburg Elementary Charter • Charter • Grades 2 - 3 • 414 Students
8. Webster Elementary
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 619 Students
9. Foothill Elementary
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Sierra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 660 Students
10. Sierra View Elementary
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fresno, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fresno, CA has a total population of 1,164,909 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Fresno, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fresno, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Fresno, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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