For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,965 students in Selma, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Selma, CA are James Garfield Elementary School, Indianola Elementary School and Andrew Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Selma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Selma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11524 East Dinuba Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Huntsman Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Selma High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Wright St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Nelson Blvd.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 922 students
Rank: #77.
Eric White Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
Terry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12906 South Fowler Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Stillman St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Selma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Grades: K-1
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Selma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Selma, CA include James Garfield Elementary School, Indianola Elementary School and Andrew Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Selma?
11 public schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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