For the 2025-26 school year, there are 120 public middle schools serving 53,485 students in Fresno County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA are Quail Lake Environmental Charter, Granite Ridge Intermediate and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fresno County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Fresno County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Edison Computech
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Alta Sierra Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 West Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Reyburn Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Dewolf Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3095 North Greenwood Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6120
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6120
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4950 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fowler Academy Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Island Community Day
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 Sixth Avenue Dr.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Gr: 4-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1414.
Sanger Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2207 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 North Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 841-2444
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 841-2444
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1818.
Clark Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 Fifth St.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 327-1500
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 327-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
General Grant Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 North East Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55190 Point Rd.
Big Creek, CA 93605
(559) 893-3314
Big Creek, CA 93605
(559) 893-3314
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
Silas Bartsch
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6240 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fowler Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
975 East Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Gr: K-8
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pathway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 North Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Rafer Johnson Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Stroud Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Alvina Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
295 West Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-9411
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-9411
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Clovis Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48 South Smith Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6000
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6000
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Houghton-kearney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8905 West Kearney Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 276-5285
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 276-5285
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Navelencia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22620 East Wahtoke Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2065 East Bowles Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-2533
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-2533
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Sierra Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Fresno County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Gr: 7-12
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Gr: K-12
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Gr: 4-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 96%
33367 North Auberry Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 855-2442
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 31%
36000 Trimmer Springs Rd
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 865-2040
Gr: K-8
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clovis Online Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Gr: 7-12
Crescent Valley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Gr: K-12
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: K-12
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Gr: 9-11 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Excel High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1625 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1980
Gr: 9-12
29147 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Gr: 3-9 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 28%
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Gr: 9-12
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Gr: K-1 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Golden Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Hallmark Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2445 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-7170
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Kerman Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15085 D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Gr: 7-12
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Marc Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Miles W. Culwell Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Gr: 9-10 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Gr: 7-12
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA include Quail Lake Environmental Charter, Granite Ridge Intermediate and Clay Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fresno County?
120 public middle schools are located in Fresno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno County?
Fresno County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fresno County include: Fairmont Elementary School vs. Quail Lake Environmental Charter, Cooper Middle School vs. Baird Middle School, Kastner Intermediate vs. Granite Ridge Intermediate
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