Total enrollment
21,129
+363 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
34 schools in Porterville
California · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Porterville totals about 21,129 students across 34 schools (an average of 621 students per school).
4-year change in Porterville
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
34
+3 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
63,157
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
21,129
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
34
public K-12
About Porterville
Public education in Porterville, California runs across 34 schools that hosts roughly 21,129 students. By footprint, Porterville sits in the high-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 19 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, and 3 other.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 20,766 students in SY 2020-21 versus 21,129 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 31 to 34 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Porterville discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.