Sunset Elementary

Sunset Elementary is a public school in Fresno serving 404 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — and ranks first among all 175 public schools in Fresno. That standing reflects consistent, measurable performance, not a single breakout category.

The school's strongest dimension is growth, scoring 9.8 out of 10. Students here advance well beyond expected academic trajectories regardless of where they start. Academic performance follows closely at 8.8 out of 10.

Statewide, Sunset ranks 157th out of 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 98% of all schools in the state. Among California's 5,817 elementary schools specifically, it places 130th — a result that holds up against direct grade-level peers, not just the broader school population. Sunset has 404 students and a 21.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio, operating at a mid-size scale for a public elementary school.

For families in Fresno comparing kindergarten through sixth grade options, the numbers are unambiguous: no other public school in the city ranks higher.

The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 21.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.