For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,444 students in 93204, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93204, CA are Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Sunrise High (Continuation School) and Avenal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93204 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93204, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93204, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 North Park Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Avenal High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mariposa St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Avenal Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Reef Sunset Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 North First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Union Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
93204, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
500 South First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93204, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93204, CA include Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Sunrise High (Continuation School) and Avenal High School.
How many public schools are located in 93204?
6 public schools are located in 93204.
What is the racial composition of students in 93204?
93204 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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