Top 10 Best Fresno Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 189 public schools serving 121,374 students in Fresno, CA (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,221 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fresno, CA are University High School, Manchester Gate and James S. Fugman Elementary School. 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 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fresno, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Gate
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Grades: 2-6
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10825 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Grades: K-6
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Clovis North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,389 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 E. Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2491 E. Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Grades: K-6
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Computech
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 E. Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #88.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1881 E. Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1010.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 E Univ Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1111.
Maple Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2025 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 E. Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Fort Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
960 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1414.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1515.
Clovis West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
774 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #1717.
Kastner Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7676 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,133 students
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Easton Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Paseo Grande Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5248 Rose St.
Fresno, CA 93722
(833) 980-1356
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2121.
John S. Wash Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6350 E. Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Grades: K-6
| 769 students
Rank: #2222.
Norman Liddell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5455 W. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #2323.
Janet L. Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3140 N. Locan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93737
(559) 327-0900
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #2424.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3468 N. Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Grades: K-6
| 840 students
Rank: #2525.
River Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 W. Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: #2626.
Malloch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 W. Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #2727.
Elm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 495-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2828.
Career Technical Education Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #2929.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6265 N. Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #3030.
Bullard Talent
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4950 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3131.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7120 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #3232.
Baird Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Grades: 5-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1373 W. Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 S. Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6240 W. Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Grades: 7-8
| 804 students
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Fresno, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
3821 N. Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Po Box 328
Fresno, CA 93708
(559) 521-1314
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Grades: 9-11
| 20 students
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
606 W. Dakota
Fresno, CA 93705
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
735 N. Glenn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 615 students

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, Manchester Gate and James S. Fugman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fresno?
189 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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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