For the 2025 school year, there are 361 public schools serving 205,705 students in Fresno County, CA (there are , serving 6,631 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fresno County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA are University High School, James S. Fugman Elementary School and Manchester Gate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fresno County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fresno County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10825 North Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Gr: K-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Gr: 2-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 East Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Woods (Harold L.) Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8800
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8800
Gr: K-6 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 East Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1315 North Peach Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6800
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6800
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1273 North Armstrong Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-6500
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-6500
Gr: K-6 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Bud Rank Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Powers Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-4900
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-4900
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Edison Computech
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2025 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1881 East Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Gr: K-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Alta Sierra Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 West Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
965 North Sunnyside Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-8400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-8400
Gr: K-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Clovis West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 East Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1560 North Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 North Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1454 Locan Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-7800
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-7800
Gr: K-6 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Cedarwood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2851 Palo Alto Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6000
Gr: K-6 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Clovis High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 Fowler Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1000
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Ashlan Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8900
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8900
Gr: K-6 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Gettysburg Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Gettysburg Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6900
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6900
Gr: K-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Reyburn Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Dewolf Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
774 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Gr: K-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Fresno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Gr: 7-12
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Gr: K-12
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Gr: 4-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 96%
33367 North Auberry Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 31%
36000 Trimmer Springs Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Gr: K-8
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clovis Online Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Gr: 7-12
Crescent Valley Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Gr: K-12
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Gr: 9-11 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Excel High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1625 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Gr: 9-12
29147 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Gr: 3-9 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 28%
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Gr: 9-12
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Gr: K-1 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Golden Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Hallmark Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2445 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Kerman Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15085 D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Gr: 7-12
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Marc Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Miles W. Culwell Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Gr: 9-10 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Gr: 7-12
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fresno County, CA include University High School, James S. Fugman Elementary School and Manchester Gate.
How many public schools are located in Fresno County?
361 public schools are located in Fresno County.
What percentage of students in Fresno County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fresno County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno County?
Fresno County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fresno County include: Mckinley Elementary School vs. River Bluff Elementary School, Akira Yokomi Elementary School vs. Manchester Gate, Manchester Gate vs. Akira Yokomi Elementary School
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