For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,387 students in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville, CA.
The top ranked public schools in West Porterville are Vine Street Community Day, Westfield Elementary School and Sequoia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 West Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Monache High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 North Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,934 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 North Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2375 West Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1873 West Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
West Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1345 West Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville, CA include Vine Street Community Day, Westfield Elementary School and Sequoia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville?
the neighborhood of West Porterville, Porterville 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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