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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fresno Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 194 public schools serving 121,699 students in Fresno, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,150 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fresno, 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, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fresno, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10825 North Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2307 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Gr: 2-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 East Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2491 East Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Edison Computech
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2025 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1881 East Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Clovis West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 East Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
960 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
774 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3468 North Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Gr: K-6 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6350 East Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Gr: K-6 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3135 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Janet L. Young Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3140 North Locan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93737
(559) 327-0900
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Malloch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 West Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
River Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Gr: K-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Norman Liddell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5455 West Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4950 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Gr: K-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 North Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Gr: 5-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7120 North Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Career Technical Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
Edison High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 E Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6265 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Gr: K-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1373 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: K-6
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6240 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Gr: 7-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fresno, CA include University High School, James S. Fugman Elementary School and Manchester Gate.
How many public schools are located in Fresno?
194 public schools are located in Fresno.
What percentage of students in Fresno go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fresno are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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