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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Visalia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 32,146 students in Visalia, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,067 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Visalia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Visalia, CA are University Preparatory High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Denton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Visalia, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Redwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 West Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Gr: 9-12 | 2,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
El Diamante High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 West Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3315 North Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Gr: 7-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%
Rank: #1313.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4222 South Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Outside Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26452 Road 164
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Elbow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32747 Road 138
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Riverway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 Glendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Gr: K-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Annie R. Mitchell
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 East Laura Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Gr: K-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 South Encina
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 Avenue 368
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Conyer Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
814 South Sowell
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Mt. Whitney High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Golden West High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 North Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Gr: 9-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Blue Oak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28050 Rd. 148
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Mineral King Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 East Kaweah Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6505 Avenue 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
La Joya Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 West La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Gr: 7-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 West Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Valley Oak Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 North Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7681
Gr: 7-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Divisadero Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 South Divisadero
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7661
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Crowley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 East Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 West Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7754
Gr: K-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1323 Clover Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 South Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Gr: K-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Visalia, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Visalia, CA include University Preparatory High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Denton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Visalia?
51 public schools are located in Visalia.
What percentage of students in Visalia go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Visalia are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia?
Visalia public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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