Best Schools in Fillmore, California
7 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Fillmore?
Use this page to compare every school in Fillmore by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Heritage Valley Independent Study
Other · Fillmore Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Fillmore Senior High
High · Fillmore Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Fillmore Middle
Middle · Fillmore Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fillmore for 2026 are Heritage Valley Independent Study (6.7/10), Fillmore Senior High (6.6/10), and Fillmore Middle (5.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fillmore schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fillmore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Valley Independent Study | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Fillmore Senior High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Fillmore Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sierra High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Mountain Vista | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Rio Vista Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | San Cayetano Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
0% of schools rated 7+
How Fillmore compares
California rank
#475 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg (6.3)
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Fillmore, California
Fillmore, California is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Fillmore show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Fillmore is Heritage Valley Independent Study with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Fillmore is served by 1 school district: Fillmore Unified. These districts collectively serve 3,694 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 453 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 |
| 2 | 557 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 485 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 804 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 992 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 97 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.7 |
Schools in Fillmore
Fillmore, California · 7 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Fillmore, California
How many schools are in Fillmore, California?
Fillmore has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fillmore, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fillmore is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Fillmore, California?
The top-ranked school in Fillmore on MySchoolScout is Heritage Valley Independent Study with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fillmore, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fillmore on MySchoolScout is Mountain Vista with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Fillmore, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Fillmore on MySchoolScout is Fillmore Middle with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in Fillmore, California?
The top-ranked high school in Fillmore on MySchoolScout is Fillmore Senior High with a composite score of 6.6/10.
How many school districts serve Fillmore, California?
Fillmore is served by 1 school district: Fillmore Unified.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fillmore, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fillmore is 21.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fillmore, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.