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Fresno Unified School District

2309 Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93721-2287
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (559) 457-3000
www.fresnounified.org

Top Rankings

Fresno Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 101 public schools serving 68,345 students in Fresno Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fresno Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
101 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
68,345 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
3,469 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked #1375 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1342 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fresno Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fresno Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fresno Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
29%
89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fresno Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
463 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7,562 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
47,794 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
56%
# Black Students
5,023 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
5,030 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
7%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
322 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,085 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
6,829
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,104
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,240
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,250
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,411
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,453
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,379
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,420
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,332
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,907
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,911
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,472
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,637
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,829 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,846 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$1,287 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fresno Unified School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,220 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fresno Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,829
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fresno Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,846
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fresno Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fresno Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2307 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Grades: 2-6
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Computech
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3135 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Malloch Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 West Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4950 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7120 North Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 North Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Grades: 5-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1373 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1010.
Edison High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 East California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,432 students
Rank: #1111.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1780 West Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Akira Yokomi Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2323 East Mckenzie
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-6140
Grades: K-6
| 701 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Edith B. Storey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5250 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6530
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1451 East Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4470
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1515.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1266 West Barstow Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4500
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1616.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1755 South Crystal Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3310
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1717.
Ann B. Leavenworth
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4420 East Thomas Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 253-6490
Grades: K-6
| 760 students
Rank: #1818.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1542 East Webster St.
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 457-2520
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-2960
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #2020.
Vang Pao Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 East Heaton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 457-3380
Grades: K-6
| 798 students
Rank: #2121.
Easterby Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5211 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6440
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #2222.
Wishon Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3857 East Harvard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7330
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #2323.
Mccardle Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
577 East Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4540
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #2424.
Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #2525.
Figarden Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6235 North Brawley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4480
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #2626.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3034 East Cornell Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7000
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #2727.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4251 North Winery Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7290
Grades: K-6
| 649 students
Rank: #2828.
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 East Garland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #2929.
Lawless Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5255 North Reese Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4520
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #3030.
Ewing Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4873 East Olive Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 253-6460
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Mono St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3010
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #3232.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 East Browning Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4550
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #3333.
Tenaya Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1239 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4570
Grades: 7-8
| 874 students
Rank: #3434.
Kratt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 West Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4510
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #3535.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2277 West Bellaire Way
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fresno Unified School District?
Fresno Unified School District manages 101 public schools serving 68,345 students.
What is the rank of Fresno Unified School District?
Fresno Unified School District is ranked #1375 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno Unified School District?
70% of Fresno Unified School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fresno Unified School District?
Fresno Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fresno Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,846 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 101 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 68,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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