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Fresno County

California · Public K-12

In Fresno County, California, the public-school system rolls up to 368 schools and roughly 206,072 K-12 students, with county median household income around $74,201. That works out to 217 elementary, 43 middle, and 80 high schools.

7-year change in Fresno County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
205,920
+2,310 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
351
+13 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 17%
% Hispanic
66%
was 65%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
11%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,016,725
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
368
56 districts
Enrollment
206,072
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,201
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.2%
Above California avg
Elementary
217
105,808 students
Middle
43
29,563 students
High
80
59,150 students
Combined / other
28
11,551 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fresno Unified
67,873 students · 56 districts in Fresno County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fresno County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
36%
Hispanic
55%
Black
4%
Asian
11%
Two or more
25%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
14%
Hispanic
66%
Black
4%
Asian
11%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.7%
civilian labor
Median age
34
27.8% under 18

Test scores in Fresno County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 266 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Heaton Elementary· 11.3%
  2. Huron Elementary· 12.0%
  3. Terry Elementary· 14.0%
  4. Huron Middle· 14.2%
  5. Miguel Hidalgo Elementary· 15.3%

See all 266 schools in Fresno County ranked by score →

All schools (368)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Muir ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06469·
Nelson ElementaryPinedaleElementaryKG-06466·
Sierra Vista ElementaryClovisElementaryKG-06465·
McCardle ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06463·
Wilson ElementarySangerElementaryKG-06448·
Rafer Johnson Junior HighKingsburgMiddle07-08447·
Del Mar ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06444·
Fremont ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06443·
Hirayama ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06442·
Lincoln ElementaryKingsburgElementary02-03442·
Sunset ElementaryCoalingaElementary04-05442·
Cesar E Chavez ElementaryParlierElementaryKG-06439·
Farber School of Credit AttainmentFresnoHigh09-12439·
John C Martinez ElementaryParlierElementaryKG-06434·
Pinedale ElementaryPinedaleElementaryKG-06433·
McCord ElementaryOrange CoveElementaryKG-05426·
Washington ElementaryMendotaElementaryKG-01423·
Powers-Ginsburg ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06421·
Indianola ElementarySelmaElementaryKG-06420·
Dunlap ElementaryDunlapElementaryKG-08419·
Washington Colony ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08414·
Sunset ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06413·
Henry F. Bishop ElementaryCoalingaElementaryKG-01412·
Wolters ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06411·
Centerville ElementarySangerElementaryKG-08409·
S Ben Benavidez ElementaryParlierElementaryKG-06409·
Madison ElementarySangerElementaryKG-06408·
Mathew J Brletic ElementaryParlierElementaryKG-06407·
Golden Charter AcademyFresnoElementaryKG-08405·
Nell Dawson ElementaryCoalingaElementary01-03405·
Kirk ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06395·
Fipps PrimaryRiverdaleElementaryKG-03394·
Sheridan ElementaryOrange CoveElementaryKG-05393·
Jefferson ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06383·
Jackson ElementarySangerElementaryKG-06374·
Tranquillity HighTranquillityHigh09-12370·
Edison-Bethune Charter AcademyFresnoElementaryKG-06368·
Susan B. Anthony ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06368·
Holland ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06367·
Sierra HighTollhouseHigh09-12367·
Alta ElementaryReedleyElementaryKG-05364·
Carter G. Woodson Public CharterFresnoHigh07-12364·
Gibson ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06358·
Sierra CharterFresnoCombinedKG-12354·
Huron MiddleHuronMiddle06-08344·
Starr ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06336·
Woodrow Wilson ElementarySelmaElementaryKG-06335·
Endeavor CharterFresnoCombinedKG-12333·
Pacific Union ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08328·
Lowell ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06325·
Aspen Valley Prep AcademyFresnoElementaryKG-06320·
Jackson ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06319·
Mountain View (Alternative)ReedleyCombinedKG-12318·
Clovis Global AcademyClovisElementaryKG-08317·
Navelencia MiddleReedleyMiddle06-08313·
Morris E. Dailey Charter ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-05312·
Great Western ElementaryReedleyElementaryKG-05309·
A. L. Conner ElementaryOrange CoveElementaryKG-05308·
Lincoln ElementaryReedleyElementaryKG-05303·
Aspen Meadow PublicFresnoElementaryKG-06301·
Kepler NeighborhoodFresnoElementaryKG-08301·
West Fresno MiddleFresnoMiddle06-08296·
Webster ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06295·
Career Technical Education CharterFresnoHigh09-12289·
Washington ElementaryReedleyElementaryKG-05288·
Hallmark AcademySangerCombinedKG-12287·
W.E.B. DuBois Public CharterFresnoCombinedKG-12286·
West Park ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08286·
Washington ElementaryKingsburgElementaryKG-KG285·
Phillip J Patino School of EntrepreneurshipFresnoHigh09-12282·
Laton ElementaryLatonElementaryKG-05274·
American Union ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08265·
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public CharterFresnoCombinedKG-12261·
Orange Center ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08261·
Central Unified Alternative/OpportunityFresnoCombinedKG-12260·
Raisin City ElementaryRaisin CityElementaryKG-08255·
Reedley Middle College HighReedleyHigh09-12255·
Aspen Ridge PublicFresnoHigh07-12246·
Clay ElementaryKingsburgElementaryKG-08246·
Design Science Middle College HighFresnoHigh09-12243·
Del Rey ElementaryDel ReyElementaryKG-06234·
James Garfield ElementarySelmaElementaryKG-06229·
Terry ElementarySelmaElementaryKG-06224·
Gateway High (Continuation)ClovisHigh09-12215·
Tranquillity ElementaryTranquillityElementaryKG-08209·
Houghton-Kearney ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08199·
School of Unlimited LearningFresnoHigh09-12199·
Biola-Pershing ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-06198·
Malaga ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-05192·
Roosevelt ElementaryKingsburgElementary01-01186·
Cantua ElementaryCantua CreekElementaryKG-08184·
Sierra Junior HighTollhouseMiddle07-08184·
Dewolf Continuation HighFresnoHigh11-12182·
Alvina Elementary CharterCaruthersElementaryKG-08169·
West Park Charter AcademyFresnoCombinedKG-12165·
Laton HighLatonHigh09-12163·
Laton MiddleLatonMiddle06-08154·
Monroe ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08152·
Monroe ElementaryFresnoElementaryKG-08150·
Kings Canyon OnlineDunlapCombinedKG-12142·

Cities in Fresno County

Fresno191 schoolsClovis32 schoolsReedley15 schoolsSanger15 schoolsSelma12 schoolsKingsburg11 schoolsKerman9 schoolsCoalinga8 schoolsFowler8 schoolsParlier8 schoolsMendota7 schoolsFirebaugh6 schoolsRiverdale6 schoolsOrange Cove5 schoolsTollhouse5 schoolsCaruthers4 schoolsLaton4 schoolsHuron3 schoolsDunlap2 schoolsHelm2 schoolsPinedale2 schoolsTranquillity2 schoolsAuberry1 schoolBig Creek1 schoolCantua Creek1 schoolDel Rey1 schoolDinuba1 schoolFive Points1 schoolHume1 schoolPorterville1 schoolPrather1 schoolRaisin City1 schoolSan Joaquin1 school

About Fresno County

Across the expansive California county of Fresno County of about 1,016,725 residents, the public-school footprint covers 368 schools and about 206,072 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,201, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 17% lower than the California median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Fresno County spans 217 elementary schools (105,808 students), 43 middle schools (29,563), 80 high schools (59,150), and 28 combined or other schools.

Fresno Unified dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 67,873 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Fresno County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 203,610 students to 205,920. The school count climbed from 338 to 351 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 17% to 14%.

On this page, the community for Fresno County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Fresno County?
Fresno County, California has 368 public K-12 schools serving approximately 206,072 students.
How many high schools are in Fresno County?
Fresno County, California has 80 public high schools, serving approximately 59,150 students.
How many middle schools are in Fresno County?
Fresno County, California has 43 public middle schools, serving approximately 29,563 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fresno County?
Fresno County, California has 217 public elementary schools, serving approximately 105,808 students.
What is the largest school district in Fresno County?
Fresno Unified is the largest school district in Fresno County, serving approximately 67,873 students. The county contains 56 school districts overall.
How many people live in Fresno County?
Fresno County has roughly 1,016,725 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fresno County?
Median household income in Fresno County is $74,201, below the California average of $89,387. About 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fresno County?
Approximately 24.3% of adults 25 and older in Fresno County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fresno County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.2% of students in Fresno County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fresno County schools?
Across Fresno County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.5 to 1.

Fresno County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data