Best Schools in Fresno County, CA
Fresno County, CA has 377 public schools (78 high, 45 middle, 220 elementary) serving 217,409 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Fresno County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fresno County, CA
The top high schools in Fresno County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
2. Clovis North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2389 Students
3. Design Science Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
4. Clovis West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students
5. Buchanan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2601 Students
6. Reedley Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
7. Career Technical Education Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Career Technical Education Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
8. Sanger High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanger Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2734 Students
9. Clovis High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2905 Students
10. Clovis East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fresno County, CA
The top middle schools in Fresno County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1118 Students
2. Edison Computech
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Alta Sierra Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1284 Students
4. Baird Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 598 Students
5. Kastner Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1133 Students
6. Reyburn Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1643 Students
7. Clark Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1462 Students
8. Navelencia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 327 Students
9. General Grant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
10. Ranchos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fresno County, CA
The top elementary schools in Fresno County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James S. Fugman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 808 Students
2. Quail Lake Environmental Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanger Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
3. Woods (harold L.) Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 685 Students
4. Dry Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 950 Students
5. Liberty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 621 Students
6. Bud Rank Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 652 Students
7. Clay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students
8. Manchester Gate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 678 Students
9. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 602 Students
10. Red Bank Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 795 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fresno County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fresno County, CA has a total population of 1,008,654 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fresno County, 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 County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fresno County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fresno County, 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 County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fresno County, CA
How many schools are in Fresno County, CA?
Fresno County, CA has 377 public schools: 78 high schools, 45 middle schools and 220 elementary schools, serving 217,409 students in total.
How do schools in Fresno County perform on state tests?
On average, 377 schools in Fresno County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Fresno County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fresno County?
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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fresno County
29 places in Fresno County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (29)
- Fresno (173)
- Clovis (30)
- Sanger (14)
- Reedley (12)
- Kingsburg (11)
- Selma (10)
- Coalinga (8)
- Kerman (8)
- Parlier (8)
- Mendota (7)
- Firebaugh (6)
- Orange Cove (5)
- Riverdale (5)
- Caruthers (4)
- Fowler (4)
- Laton (4)
- Tollhouse (4)
- Dunlap (2)
- Huron (2)
- Tranquillity (2)
- Auberry (1)
- Big Creek (1)
- Cantua Creek (1)
- Del Rey (1)
- Five Points (1)
- Helm (1)
- Hume (1)
- Prather (1)
- San Joaquin (1)
School districts (20)
- Fresno Unified (99 schools)
- Clovis Unified (49 schools)
- Central Unified (24 schools)
- Kings Canyon Joint Unified (21 schools)
- Sanger Unified (20 schools)
- Coalinga-Huron Unified (11 schools)
- Selma Unified (11 schools)
- Kerman Unified (8 schools)
- Fowler Unified (7 schools)
- Kingsburg Elementary Charter (7 schools)
- Mendota Unified (7 schools)
- Parlier Unified (7 schools)
- Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified (6 schools)
- Golden Plains Unified (6 schools)
- Washington Unified (6 schools)
- Sierra Unified (5 schools)
- Laton Joint Unified (4 schools)
- Riverdale Joint Unified (4 schools)
- Caruthers Unified (3 schools)
- Kingsburg Joint Union High (3 schools)