Top 10 Best Tulare Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,701 students in Tulare, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare, CA are Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tulare, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Sundale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Ave. 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1771 E. Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oak Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Rd. 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
980 N. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21660 Rd. 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19113 Rd. 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Palo Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9637 Ave. 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Tules Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W. Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1212.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 N. Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1313.
Mulcahy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Grades: 5-8
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Vista Middle School
Magnet School
2975 E. Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 770 students
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Tulare, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tulare, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare, CA include Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Tulare?
14 public middle schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tulare are often viewed compared to one another?

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