For the 2025 school year, there are 190 public schools serving 121,509 students in Fresno, CA (there are , serving 3,193 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10825 North Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Gr: K-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Gr: 2-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 East Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 East Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Edison Computech
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2025 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1881 East Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Gr: K-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Clovis West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 East Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
774 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Gr: K-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3468 North Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Gr: K-6 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6350 East Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Gr: K-6 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3135 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Janet L. Young Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3140 North Locan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93737
(559) 327-0900
Fresno, CA 93737
(559) 327-0900
Gr: K-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Gr: K-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5865 South Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2251 West Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
River Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6150 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Norman Liddell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5455 West Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4950 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 North Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7120 North Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Career Technical Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7360
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
Edison High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 East California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6265 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Gr: K-6 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1373 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: K-6
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6240 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Fresno, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Gr: 7-12
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Gr: K-12
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Gr: 4-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Crescent Valley Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Gr: K-12
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Gr: 9-11 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Gr: 9-12
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Golden Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Gr: 7-12
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Gr: 9-10 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Gr: 7-12
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Northstar High School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 85%
One Step Up Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Pinnacle Middle School Academy Community Day School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
606 W. Dakota
Fresno, CA 93705
Fresno, CA 93705
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Roosevelt Continuation High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
735 N. Glenn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
W.e.b.dubois Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Gr: K-12 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 83%
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Gr: K-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
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?
190 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fresno include: Mckinley Elementary School vs. River Bluff Elementary School, Akira Yokomi Elementary School vs. Manchester Gate, Manchester Gate vs. Akira Yokomi Elementary School
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