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Best Schools in West, Fresno, CA
West, Fresno, CA has 27 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 22,533 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in West meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West, Fresno, CA
The top high schools in West, 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. Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 772 Students
3. Justin Garza High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1539 Students
4. Central East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2061 Students
5. Fresno High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2092 Students
Best Middle Schools in West, Fresno, CA
The top middle schools in West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 804 Students
2. El Capitan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 699 Students
3. Glacier Point Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students
4. Fort Miller Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 623 Students
5. Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fresno Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 821 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West, Fresno, CA
The top elementary schools in West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Bluff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 706 Students
2. Herndon-barstow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 696 Students
3. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 762 Students
4. Houghton-kearney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 190 Students
5. Harvest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 972 Students
6. Madison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 420 Students
7. Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 632 Students
8. John Steinbeck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 683 Students
9. Teague Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students
10. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West, Fresno, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West, Fresno, CA has a total population of 61,726 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West, 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 West, Fresno, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West, Fresno, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West, 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 West, Fresno, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West, Fresno, CA
How many schools are in West, Fresno, CA?
West, Fresno, CA has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 22,533 students in total.
How do schools in West perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in West score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in West meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West?
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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