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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tulare County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 135 public elementary schools serving 65,068 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Tulare County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 West Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2231 North Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3637 North Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
286 East Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Avenue 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Gr: K-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Gr: 2-8 | 1 student
Rank: #1212.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6600 West Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3129 South Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 West Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1660 East Sierra Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Manuel F. Hernandez
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2133 North Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Gr: K-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Olive Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12915 Avenue 419
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4751
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 East Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1147 North Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35424 Ward Ave.
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1311 Euclid Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7290
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23958 Avenue 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Gr: K-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Monson-sultana Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10643 Avenue 416
Sultana, CA 93666
(559) 591-1634
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Gr: K-4 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tulare County?
133 public elementary schools are located in Tulare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?

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