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Best 93277 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,895 students in 93277, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,469 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 93277, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93277, CA are University Preparatory High School, Linwood Elementary School and El Diamante High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93277 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93277, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93277, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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%
Rank: #1515.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 West Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 South Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Garden
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7795
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93277, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93277, CA include University Preparatory High School, Linwood Elementary School and El Diamante High School.
How many public schools are located in 93277?
17 public schools are located in 93277.
What percentage of students in 93277 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 93277 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93277?
93277 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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