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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fresno County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 366 public schools serving 205,705 students in Fresno County, CA (there are 33 private schools, serving 6,139 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 (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.
Woods (Harold L.) Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8800
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 North Peach Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6800
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1273 North Armstrong Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-6500
Gr: K-6 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Bud Rank Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3650 Powers Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-4900
Gr: K-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Alta Sierra Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 West Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
965 North Sunnyside Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-8400
Gr: K-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1560 North Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 North Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1454 Locan Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-7800
Gr: K-6 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Cedarwood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2851 Palo Alto Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6000
Gr: K-6 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Clovis High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 Fowler Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Ashlan Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 327-8900
Gr: K-6 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Gettysburg Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Gettysburg Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-6900
Gr: K-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Reyburn Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Dewolf Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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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).
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