6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Fresno, California

216 schools · 127 Elementary · 21 Middle · 52 High · 16 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 180

Private: 36

Districts: 30

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Estimated Scores: 4%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $71,108
Median home value: $342,978
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How Fresno compares

California rank

#260 of 596

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$71k

71% of California median

Schools in this city

182

About Schools in Fresno, California

Fresno's public school system is one of California's largest, with 175 ranked public schools spread across a sprawling inland city. The district landscape includes multiple operators — Fresno Unified being the dominant district — alongside several independent charter operators serving distinct neighborhoods. Parents will find genuine range here: from high-performing elementaries in the northwest to lower-scoring schools in parts of central and southeast Fresno.

The city average sits at 6.5 out of 10, which places Fresno in the middle tier among California's major urban systems. The encouraging signal is that 70 schools — 40% of all ranked public schools — score 7 or higher, meaning strong options exist across grade levels if parents are willing to research boundaries or pursue interdistrict transfers. The top-rated school, Sunset Elementary, earns a 9.1, making it one of the higher-scoring public elementaries in the Central Valley. Close behind are Edith B. Storey Elementary at 9.0 and Easterby Elementary at 8.9, with Jefferson Elementary and Erma Duncan Polytechnical High both at 8.8. That cluster of high-performing elementaries is a meaningful pattern: Fresno's strongest results concentrate at the K-5 level, though Erma Duncan Polytechnical shows that selective high school options exist as well.

For parents focused on elementary placement, the northwest corridor produces the most consistent scores. Middle school performance is more uneven citywide, so parents of rising fifth graders should investigate feeder patterns carefully before assuming a strong elementary guarantees a strong continuation path. At the high school level, Erma Duncan Polytechnical stands out as the clear top performer among ranked high schools, offering a career-technical focus that suits students who know their direction early.

Practical advice: use school boundaries as a starting point, not a ceiling. Fresno Unified and several charter networks offer open enrollment periods, and a 6.5 city average means the gap between a neighborhood default and a top-40% school can be significant. Pull ratings, check API or test proficiency data for the specific grade your child will enter, and attend school information nights before enrollment deadlines in late winter.

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Elementary Schools

127 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sunset Elementary 404 students · Kindergarten–6th	404	Kindergarten–6th	9.1
2	Edith B. Storey Elementary 547 students · Kindergarten–6th	547	Kindergarten–6th	9.0
3	Easterby Elementary 635 students · Kindergarten–6th	635	Kindergarten–6th	8.9
4	Jefferson Elementary 422 students · Kindergarten–6th	422	Kindergarten–6th	8.8
5	Pacific Union Elementary 345 students · Kindergarten–8th	345	Kindergarten–8th	8.8
6	Kepler Neighborhood 307 students · Kindergarten–8th	307	Kindergarten–8th	8.5
7	David L. Greenberg Elementary 526 students · Kindergarten–6th	526	Kindergarten–6th	8.5
8	Biola-Pershing Elementary 189 students · Kindergarten–6th	189	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
9	Lane Elementary 563 students · Kindergarten–6th	563	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
10	Copper Hills Elementary 590 students · Kindergarten–6th	590	Kindergarten–6th	8.1
11	Susan B. Anthony Elementary 394 students · Kindergarten–6th	394	Kindergarten–6th	8.1
12	Norseman Elementary 616 students · Kindergarten–6th	616	Kindergarten–6th	8.0
13	Aspen Meadow Public 296 students · Kindergarten–6th	296	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
14	Norman Liddell Elementary 611 students · Kindergarten–6th	611	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
15	Eaton Elementary 509 students · Kindergarten–6th	509	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
16	Ayer Elementary 546 students · Kindergarten–6th	546	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
17	Wawona K-8 675 students · Kindergarten–8th	675	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
18	Orange Center Elementary 248 students · Kindergarten–8th	248	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
19	Washington Colony Elementary 434 students · Kindergarten–8th	434	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
20	Roger S. Oraze Elementary 903 students · Kindergarten–6th	903	Kindergarten–6th	7.8
21	Gibson Elementary 372 students · Kindergarten–6th	372	Kindergarten–6th	7.8
22	Mayfair Elementary 553 students · Kindergarten–6th	553	Kindergarten–6th	7.8
23	River Bluff Elementary 705 students · Kindergarten–6th	705	Kindergarten–6th	7.7
24	Burroughs Elementary 688 students · Kindergarten–6th	688	Kindergarten–6th	7.7
25	Roeding Elementary 649 students · Kindergarten–6th	649	Kindergarten–6th	7.7

Show 102 more elementary schools

26	Starr Elementary 355 students · Kindergarten–6th	355	Kindergarten–6th	7.7
27	Hamilton Elementary 798 students · Kindergarten–8th	798	Kindergarten–8th	7.7
28	Liberty Elementary 611 students · Kindergarten–6th	611	Kindergarten–6th	7.6
29	Bullard Talent 753 students · Kindergarten–8th	753	Kindergarten–8th	7.6
30	Vang Pao Elementary 798 students · Kindergarten–6th	798	Kindergarten–6th	7.6
31	Aspen Valley Prep Academy 347 students · Kindergarten–6th	347	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
32	Ericson Elementary 747 students · Kindergarten–6th	747	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
33	King Elementary 557 students · Kindergarten–6th	557	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
34	Sequoia Elementary 692 students · Kindergarten–6th	692	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
35	Riverview Elementary 709 students · Kindergarten–6th	709	Kindergarten–6th	7.4
36	James S. Fugman Elementary 843 students · Kindergarten–6th	843	Kindergarten–6th	7.4
37	Muir Elementary 477 students · Kindergarten–6th	477	Kindergarten–6th	7.4
38	Fremont Elementary 438 students · Kindergarten–6th	438	Kindergarten–6th	7.3
39	Irwin O. Addicott 45 students · Kindergarten–8th	45	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
40	Mollie S. Bakman Elementary 719 students · Kindergarten–6th	719	Kindergarten–6th	7.3
41	Kirk Elementary 411 students · Kindergarten–6th	411	Kindergarten–6th	7.2
42	Mario G. Olmos Elementary 554 students · Kindergarten–6th	554	Kindergarten–6th	7.2
43	Madison Elementary 462 students · Kindergarten–6th	462	Kindergarten–6th	7.1
44	Mountain View Elementary 591 students · Kindergarten–6th	591	Kindergarten–6th	7.1
45	Lawless Elementary 642 students · Kindergarten–6th	642	Kindergarten–6th	7.1
46	Lowell Elementary 307 students · Kindergarten–6th	307	Kindergarten–6th	7.0
47	Temperance-Kutner Elementary 636 students · Kindergarten–6th	636	Kindergarten–6th	6.9
48	Birney Elementary 717 students · Kindergarten–6th	717	Kindergarten–6th	6.9
49	Holland Elementary 377 students · Kindergarten–6th	377	Kindergarten–6th	6.9
50	Pyle Elementary 675 students · Kindergarten–6th	675	Kindergarten–6th	6.9
51	Figarden Elementary 584 students · Kindergarten–6th	584	Kindergarten–6th	6.9
52	West Fresno Elementary 627 students · Kindergarten–5th	627	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
53	Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary 610 students · Kindergarten–6th	610	Kindergarten–6th	6.7
54	Lone Star Elementary 641 students · Kindergarten–6th	641	Kindergarten–6th	6.7
55	Houghton-Kearney Elementary 212 students · Kindergarten–8th	212	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
56	Addams Elementary 753 students · Kindergarten–6th	753	Kindergarten–6th	6.6
57	Calwa Elementary 580 students · Kindergarten–6th	580	Kindergarten–6th	6.6
58	Teague Elementary 607 students · Kindergarten–6th	607	Kindergarten–6th	6.5
59	Fort Washington Elementary 566 students · Kindergarten–6th	566	Kindergarten–6th	6.5
60	Robinson Elementary 527 students · Kindergarten–6th	527	Kindergarten–6th	6.5
61	Rowell Elementary 593 students · Kindergarten–6th	593	Kindergarten–6th	6.5
62	Slater Elementary 712 students · Kindergarten–6th	712	Kindergarten–6th	6.5
63	Malaga Elementary 188 students · Kindergarten–5th	188	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
64	Homan Elementary 523 students · Kindergarten–6th	523	Kindergarten–6th	6.3
65	Vinland Elementary 554 students · Kindergarten–6th	554	Kindergarten–6th	6.3
66	Kratt Elementary 607 students · Kindergarten–6th	607	Kindergarten–6th	6.2
67	Powers-Ginsburg Elementary 418 students · Kindergarten–6th	418	Kindergarten–6th	6.2
68	Wishon Elementary 509 students · Kindergarten–6th	509	Kindergarten–6th	6.2
69	H. Roger Tatarian Elementary 466 students · Kindergarten–6th	466	Kindergarten–6th	6.2
70	American Union Elementary 291 students · Kindergarten–8th	291	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
71	Lincoln Elementary 505 students · Kindergarten–6th	505	Kindergarten–6th	6.1
72	Deborah A. Williams Elementary 589 students · Kindergarten–6th	589	Kindergarten–6th	6.1
73	Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary 632 students · Kindergarten–6th	632	Kindergarten–6th	6.0
74	Valley Oak Elementary 492 students · Kindergarten–6th	492	Kindergarten–6th	6.0
75	Janet L. Young Elementary 655 students · Kindergarten–6th	655	Kindergarten–6th	5.9
76	Herndon-Barstow Elementary 725 students · Kindergarten–6th	725	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
77	Columbia Elementary 542 students · Kindergarten–6th	542	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
78	Ewing Elementary 844 students · Kindergarten–6th	844	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
79	Thomas Elementary 835 students · Kindergarten–6th	835	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
80	Viking Elementary 649 students · Kindergarten–6th	649	Kindergarten–6th	5.7
81	Wolters Elementary 423 students · Kindergarten–6th	423	Kindergarten–6th	5.7
82	John Steinbeck Elementary 697 students · Kindergarten–6th	697	Kindergarten–6th	5.6
83	Heaton Elementary 513 students · Kindergarten–6th	513	Kindergarten–6th	5.6
84	Ann B. Leavenworth 760 students · Kindergarten–6th	760	Kindergarten–6th	5.6
85	Webster Elementary 305 students · Kindergarten–6th	305	Kindergarten–6th	5.5
86	West Park Elementary 297 students · Kindergarten–8th	297	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
87	Edison-Bethune Charter Academy 420 students · Kindergarten–6th	420	Kindergarten–6th	5.4
88	Maple Creek Elementary 516 students · Kindergarten–6th	516	Kindergarten–6th	5.4
89	Winchell Elementary 662 students · Kindergarten–6th	662	Kindergarten–6th	5.4
90	Wilson Elementary 637 students · Kindergarten–6th	637	Kindergarten–6th	5.3
91	Malloch Elementary 516 students · Kindergarten–6th	516	Kindergarten–6th	5.2
92	John S. Wash Elementary 815 students · Kindergarten–6th	815	Kindergarten–6th	5.2
93	Central Elementary 740 students · Kindergarten–6th	740	Kindergarten–6th	5.0
94	Lincoln Elementary 641 students · Kindergarten–6th	641	Kindergarten–6th	5.0
95	Del Mar Elementary 465 students · Kindergarten–6th	465	Kindergarten–6th	5.0
96	Akira Yokomi Elementary 701 students · Kindergarten–6th	701	Kindergarten–6th	5.0
97	Harvest Elementary 983 students · Kindergarten–6th	983	Kindergarten–6th	4.8
98	Manchester Gate 670 students · 2nd–6th	670	2nd–6th	4.8
99	Ezekiel Balderas Elementary 640 students · Kindergarten–6th	640	Kindergarten–6th	4.8
100	Fancher Creek Elementary 662 students · Kindergarten–6th	662	Kindergarten–6th	4.7
101	Centennial Elementary 708 students · Kindergarten–6th	708	Kindergarten–6th	4.7
102	Jackson Elementary 332 students · Kindergarten–6th	332	Kindergarten–6th	4.6
103	McCardle Elementary 464 students · Kindergarten–6th	464	Kindergarten–6th	4.6
104	Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary 322 students · Kindergarten–5th	322	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
105	Miguel Hidalgo Elementary 561 students · Kindergarten–6th	561	Kindergarten–6th	4.5
106	William Saroyan Elementary 706 students · Kindergarten–6th	706	Kindergarten–6th	4.4
107	Turner Elementary 573 students · Kindergarten–6th	573	Kindergarten–6th	4.4
108	Monroe Elementary 152 students · Kindergarten–8th	152	Kindergarten–8th	4.3
109	Roosevelt Elementary 471 students · Kindergarten–6th	471	Kindergarten–6th	4.1
110	Aynesworth Elementary 522 students · Kindergarten–6th	522	Kindergarten–6th	4.1
111	McKinley Elementary 704 students · Kindergarten–6th	704	Kindergarten–6th	3.3
112	Virginia R. Boris Elementary 862 students · Kindergarten–6th	862	Kindergarten–6th	3.0
113	Golden Charter Academy 319 students · Kindergarten–8th	319	Kindergarten–8th	2.6
114	Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day 26 students · 1st–6th	26	1st–6th	—
Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST HELENS SCHOOL Private 139 students · Kindergarten–8th	139	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
2	ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL Private 518 students · Pre-K–8th	518	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 46 students · Pre-K–TK	46	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
4	Graham Yalle Visual and Performing Arts Academy Private 12 students · Kindergarten–6th	12	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
5	Heart Christian Acadamy Private 18 students · Kindergarten–7th	18	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
6	Carden School of Fresno Private 130 students · Kindergarten–8th	130	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	St. Anthony Private 375 students · Kindergarten–6th	375	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
8	St. Helen Private 90 students · Kindergarten–6th	90	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
9	Fairmont Private School of Fresno Private 12 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	12	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
10	New Horizons Private School Private 19 students · Kindergarten–6th	19	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
11	Elephant Owl School of SAT Sciences Private 6 students · Kindergarten–8th	6	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
12	FIRST CHURCH OF GOD EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
13	FRESNO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tioga Middle 711 students · 7th–8th	711	7th–8th	7.8
2	Rio Vista Middle 801 students · 7th–8th	801	7th–8th	7.5
3	Ahwahnee Middle 682 students · 7th–8th	682	7th–8th	7.5
4	Scandinavian Middle 802 students · 7th–8th	802	7th–8th	7.5
5	Baird Middle 603 students · 5th–8th	603	5th–8th	7.4
6	Sequoia Middle 905 students · 7th–8th	905	7th–8th	7.3
7	Granite Ridge Intermediate 1,191 students · 7th–8th	1,191	7th–8th	7.2
8	Elizabeth Terronez Middle 696 students · 6th–8th	696	6th–8th	7.2
9	Fort Miller Middle 604 students · 7th–8th	604	7th–8th	7.1
10	Kings Canyon Middle 915 students · 7th–8th	915	7th–8th	7.1
11	El Capitan Middle 739 students · 7th–8th	739	7th–8th	6.6
12	Tehipite Middle 453 students · 7th–8th	453	7th–8th	6.5
13	Tenaya Middle 874 students · 7th–8th	874	7th–8th	6.4
14	Yosemite Middle 659 students · 7th–8th	659	7th–8th	6.4
15	Glacier Point Middle 969 students · 7th–8th	969	7th–8th	6.3
16	Cooper Middle 552 students · 6th–8th	552	6th–8th	6.3
17	Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle 792 students · 7th–8th	792	7th–8th	6.2
18	Kastner Intermediate 1,177 students · 7th–8th	1,177	7th–8th	6.1
19	West Fresno Middle 313 students · 6th–8th	313	6th–8th	5.7
20	Edison Computech 818 students · 7th–8th	818	7th–8th	5.7
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Holy Cross Junior High Private 190 students · 7th–8th	190	7th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

52 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Erma Duncan Polytechnical High 1,186 students · 9th–12th	1,186	9th–12th	8.8
2	Career Technical Education Charter 247 students · 9th–12th	247	9th–12th	8.7
3	Edison High 2,432 students · 9th–12th	2,432	9th–12th	8.5
4	Clovis West High 2,162 students · 9th–12th	2,162	9th–12th	8.4
5	Clovis North High 2,400 students · 9th–12th	2,400	9th–12th	8.1
6	Roosevelt High 2,198 students · 9th–12th	2,198	9th–12th	7.9
7	Washington High 1,115 students · 9th–12th	1,115	9th–12th	7.8
8	Bullard High 2,371 students · 9th–12th	2,371	9th–12th	7.8
9	Fresno High 2,009 students · 9th–12th	2,009	9th–12th	7.7
10	University High 484 students · 9th–12th	484	9th–12th	7.5
11	Florence E. Rata 38 students · 9th–12th	38	9th–12th	7.4
12	Sunnyside High 2,749 students · 9th–12th	2,749	9th–12th	7.1
13	Aspen Ridge Public 227 students · 7th–12th	227	7th–12th	7.0
14	Design Science Middle College High 242 students · 9th–12th	242	9th–12th	6.7
15	Crescent View West Public Charter 1,580 students · 9th–12th	1,580	9th–12th	6.5
16	Central High 641 students · 9th–12th	641	9th–12th	6.5
17	McLane High 2,045 students · 9th–12th	2,045	9th–12th	6.5
18	Dewolf Continuation High 153 students · 7th–12th	153	7th–12th	6.4
19	Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship 268 students · 9th–12th	268	9th–12th	6.2
20	Cambridge Continuation High 541 students · 9th–12th	541	9th–12th	6.1
21	Phoenix Secondary 78 students · 7th–12th	78	7th–12th	6.0
22	Carter G. Woodson Public Charter 333 students · 7th–12th	333	7th–12th	5.9
23	School of Unlimited Learning 209 students · 9th–12th	209	9th–12th	5.8
24	Violet Heintz Education Academy 56 students · 7th–12th	56	7th–12th	5.8
25	Central East High 1,754 students · 9th–12th	1,754	9th–12th	5.7

Show 27 more high schools

26	Pershing Continuation High 88 students · 9th–12th	88	9th–12th	5.6
27	Herbert Hoover High 2,021 students · 9th–12th	2,021	9th–12th	5.2
28	Justin Garza High 2,073 students · 9th–12th	2,073	9th–12th	4.5
29	Elm High 79 students · 9th–12th	79	9th–12th	3.6
30	Easton Continuation High 23 students · 9th–12th	23	9th–12th	—
31	Pathway Community Day 11 students · 7th–12th	11	7th–12th	—
32	Fulton 13 students · 7th–12th	13	7th–12th	—
33	Sanger West High 1,386 students · 9th–12th	1,386	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 19 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Private 503 students · 9th–12th	503	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	Belmont Private Academy Private 13 students · Kindergarten–12th	13	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	Royal Beginnings Private 6 students · Kindergarten–12th	6	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	Rocking 3 F Private School Private 18 students · 1st–12th	18	1st–12th	Not Rated
5	C&G Private 143 students · 12th–12th	143	12th–12th	Not Rated
6	WILSON HOME SCHOOL Private 6 students · Kindergarten–12th	6	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	Creative Alternative School Private 42 students · Kindergarten–12th	42	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
8	REMNANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 10 students · Kindergarten–12th	10	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
9	Fresno California Academy Private 70 students · 9th–12th	70	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	Learn Academy, Fresno Private 35 students · Kindergarten–12th	35	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	Maverick Center for Dyslexia, inc. Private 20 students · Kindergarten–12th	20	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
12	Access Read Academy Private 10 students · Kindergarten–12th	10	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
13	Featherston Academy Private 96 students · 6th–12th	96	6th–12th	Not Rated
14	The Fearless School Private 15 students · Kindergarten–12th	15	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	Innova School Private 100 students · Kindergarten–12th	100	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
16	Fresno Adventist Academy Private 100 students · Kindergarten–12th	100	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
17	San Joaquin Memorial High Private 438 students · 9th–12th	438	9th–12th	Not Rated
18	Truth Tabernacle Christian School Private 121 students · Kindergarten–12th	121	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
19	California Christian Academy, PSP Private 133 students · Kindergarten–12th	133	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	J. E. Young Academic Center 1,266 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,266	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
2	Fresno County Special Education 571 students · Kindergarten–12th	571	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
3	Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter 307 students · Kindergarten–12th	307	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
4	W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter 302 students · Kindergarten–12th	302	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
5	Sierra Charter 362 students · Kindergarten–12th	362	Kindergarten–12th	6.6
6	West Park Charter Academy 172 students · Kindergarten–12th	172	Kindergarten–12th	6.3
7	Crescent View South II 1,252 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,252	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
8	Alice M. Worsley 79 students · Kindergarten–12th	79	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
9	Big Picture Educational Academy 550 students · Kindergarten–12th	550	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
10	Central Unified Alternative/Opportunity 277 students · Kindergarten–12th	277	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
11	Yosemite Valley Charter 2,697 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,697	Kindergarten–12th	4.7
12	Central Online Home 157 students · Kindergarten–12th	157	Kindergarten–12th	3.4
13	Endeavor Charter 335 students · Kindergarten–12th	335	Kindergarten–12th	2.8
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FRESNO ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 126 students · Kindergarten–12th	126	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	TRUTH TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 145 students · Kindergarten–12th	145	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	FRESNO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Private 676 students · Kindergarten–12th	676	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Fresno

Fresno, California · 216 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 20 ZIP codes

Median Income

$71,108

Median Home Value

$342,978

Median Rent

$1,373/mo

Population

617,687

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

54%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

24.7%

Community Profile

Fresno has a median household income of $71,108. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $342,978, with a median rent of $1,373/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: California
Total Schools: 216
Elementary: 127
Middle: 21
High: 52
Districts: 30
Avg Rating: 6.5/10

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School Districts (30)

Washington Unified

7 schools · 2,450 students

Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District

1 school · 420 students

Sierra Charter District

1 school · 362 students

Crescent View West Public Charter District

1 school · 1,580 students

Aspen Valley Prep Academy District

1 school · 347 students

Big Picture Educational Academy District

1 school · 550 students

University High District

1 school · 484 students

Kepler Neighborhood District

1 school · 307 students

Career Technical Education Charter District

1 school · 247 students

School of Unlimited Learning District

1 school · 209 students

Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter District

1 school · 307 students

W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter District

1 school · 302 students

Aspen Meadow Public District

1 school · 296 students

Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District

1 school · 333 students

Crescent View South II District

1 school · 1,252 students

Yosemite Valley Charter District

1 school · 2,697 students

Endeavor Charter District

1 school · 335 students

Golden Charter Academy District

1 school · 319 students

Aspen Ridge Public District

1 school · 227 students

Central Unified

25 schools · 15,956 students

Clovis Unified

50 schools · 43,291 students

Fowler Unified

9 schools · 2,523 students

Fresno Unified

101 schools · 68,568 students

Monroe Elementary

1 school · 152 students

Orange Center

1 school · 248 students

Pacific Union Elementary

1 school · 345 students

Sanger Unified

20 schools · 13,250 students

Washington Colony Elementary

1 school · 434 students

West Park Elementary

2 schools · 469 students

Fresno County Office of Education

4 schools · 706 students

Nearby Cities

Porterville (1 school)

Raisin City (1 school)

14 mi

Del Rey (1 school)

13 mi

Caruthers (4 schools)

Riverdale (6 schools)

23 mi

Kingsburg (13 schools)

22 mi

Laton (4 schools)

24 mi

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fresno, California

How many schools are in Fresno, California?

Fresno has 216 schools, including 180 public and 36 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fresno, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fresno is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Fresno, California?

The top-ranked school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is Sunset Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fresno, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is Sunset Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Fresno, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is Tioga Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Fresno, California?

The top-ranked high school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is Erma Duncan Polytechnical High with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Fresno, California?

Fresno is served by 30 school districts: Washington Unified, Edison-bethune Charter Academy District, Sierra Charter District, Crescent View West Public Charter District, Aspen Valley Prep Academy District, Big Picture Educational Academy District, University High District, Kepler Neighborhood District, Career Technical Education Charter District, School of Unlimited Learning District, Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter District, W.e.b. Dubois Public Charter District, Aspen Meadow Public District, Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District, Crescent View South II District, Yosemite Valley Charter District, Endeavor Charter District, Golden Charter Academy District, Aspen Ridge Public District, Central Unified, Clovis Unified, Fowler Unified, Fresno Unified, Monroe Elementary, Orange Center, Pacific Union Elementary, Sanger Unified, Washington Colony Elementary, West Park Elementary, Fresno County Office of Education.

What is the education level in Fresno, California?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Fresno have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fresno, California?

The median household income in Fresno is approximately $71,108 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Fresno, California?

Yes, Fresno has 36 private schools alongside 180 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fresno Adventist Academy with a score of 8.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fresno, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fresno is 19.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fresno, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.