For the 2024-25 school year, there are 191 public schools serving 101,261 students in Tulare County, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,656 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA are University Preparatory High School, Denton Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tulare County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Redwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,483 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hot Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #99.
Three Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Rank: #1010.
Sundale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1084 S. Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Loma Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1515.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Grades: K-5
| 822 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1919.
Linwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #2020.
Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 W. Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: 1-12
| 3 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #2323.
Hurley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: #2424.
El Diamante High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 W. Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #2525.
Dinuba High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 E. Kern St.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7220
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 2,119 students
Rank: #2626.
Ridgeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3315 N. Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 863 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Oak Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1660 E. Sierra Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7360
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #3030.
Green Acres Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1147 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #3131.
Springville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35424 Ward Ave.
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #3232.
Manuel F. Hernandez
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 697 students
Rank: #3333.
Westfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Grades: K-6
| 710 students
Rank: #3434.
Tulare Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 1,699 students
Rank: #3535.
Monarch River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2293 E. Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Grades: K-12
| 1,125 students
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Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Burton Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Day K-6 (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
40802 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Earlimart Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
Frazier High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Pixley Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Pleasant View Primary Community Day School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
River Bend (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tulare Support Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
Tule Continuation High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Ave. 52 And Boswell Ave.
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Valley High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Yettem Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tulare County, CA include University Preparatory High School, Denton Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tulare County?
191 public schools are located in Tulare County.
What percentage of students in Tulare County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tulare County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tulare County include: Orosi High School vs. Dinuba High School, Mt. Whitney High School vs. Redwood High School, Dinuba High School vs. Orosi High School
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