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Tulare County

California · Public K-12

In Tulare County, California, the public-school system rolls up to 196 schools and roughly 101,494 K-12 students, with county median household income around $71,300. By grade band, the county runs 114 elementary, 27 middle, and 43 high schools.

7-year change in Tulare County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
101,494
-2,555 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
192
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 16%
% Hispanic
80%
was 78%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
478,693
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
196
50 districts
Enrollment
101,494
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,300
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.3%
Above California avg
Elementary
114
51,711 students
Middle
27
14,137 students
High
43
28,668 students
Combined / other
12
6,978 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Visalia Unified
28,725 students · 50 districts in Tulare County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tulare 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
37%
Hispanic
67%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
26%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
12%
Hispanic
80%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
32
29.8% under 18

Test scores in Tulare County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 155 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 155 schools in Tulare County ranked by score →

All schools (196)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Redwood HighVisaliaHigh09-122,490·
Summit Charter AcademyPortervilleCombinedKG-122,423·
Porterville HighPortervilleHigh09-122,125·
Dinuba HighDinubaHigh09-122,115·
Golden West HighVisaliaHigh09-122,059·
Tulare Western HighTulareHigh09-121,927·
El Diamante HighVisaliaHigh09-121,890·
Monache HighPortervilleHigh09-121,855·
Mission Oak HighTulareHigh09-121,678·
Mt. Whitney HighVisaliaHigh09-121,637·
Tulare Union HighTulareHigh09-121,616·
Granite Hills HighPortervilleHigh09-121,206·
Special EducationVisaliaCombinedKG-121,141·
Lindsay Senior HighLindsayHigh09-121,132·
Orosi HighOrosiHigh09-121,108·
Ridgeview MiddleVisaliaMiddle07-08975·
Valley Oak MiddleVisaliaMiddle07-08952·
Washington IntermediateDinubaMiddle07-08916·
Exeter Union HighExeterHigh09-12909·
Liberty ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-08861·
Riverway ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06857·
Crescent Valley Public Charter IIVisaliaCombinedKG-12852·
El Monte MiddleOrosiMiddle06-08844·
Sundale ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-08840·
Santa Fe ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-05809·
Annie R. MitchellVisaliaElementaryKG-06789·
Divisadero MiddleVisaliaMiddle07-08769·
Green Acres MiddleVisaliaMiddle06-08761·
Oak Grove ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-08756·
Pioneer MiddlePortervilleMiddle06-08754·
Mulcahy MiddleTulareMiddle05-08745·
Washington ElementaryLindsayElementaryKG-08730·
California Online Public Schools Central ValleyAlpaughCombinedKG-12729·
La Joya MiddleVisaliaMiddle07-08727·
Farmersville HighFarmersvilleHigh09-12711·
Manuel F. HernandezVisaliaElementaryKG-06707·
Strathmore ElementaryStrathmoreElementaryKG-08702·
Garden ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06689·
Valley Life CharterVisaliaCombinedKG-12688·
Mission Valley ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06671·
Pleasant ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-05668·
Westfield ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-06661·
Alpine VistaTulareElementaryKG-04659·
Four Creeks ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06654·
Denton ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06648·
Woodlake HighWoodlakeHigh09-12646·
Golden Oak ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06631·
Cottonwood Creek ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06627·
Olive Street ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-06624·
Mountain View ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06618·
Alpine Vista MiddleTulareMiddle05-08617·
Frank Kohn ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06617·
Shannon Ranch ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06609·
Cutler ElementaryCutlerElementaryKG-05607·
Roosevelt ElementaryDinubaElementaryKG-06604·
Golden Valley ElementaryOrosiElementaryKG-05603·
Heritage ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06597·
Veva Blunt ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06596·
Crestwood ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06594·
Burton MiddlePortervilleMiddle07-08586·
Hurley ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06574·
Maple ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-05574·
Palm ElementaryOrosiElementaryKG-05573·
Los Tules MiddleTulareMiddle06-08569·
Mineral King ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06569·
Lincoln ElementaryDinubaElementaryKG-06563·
Cypress ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06562·
Oak Valley ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-08562·
Roosevelt ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-04561·
Vandalia ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-05556·
Rocky Hill ElementaryExeterElementaryKG-05554·
John J. Doyle ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-06552·
Goshen ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06549·
Wilson ElementaryDinubaElementaryKG-06545·
Linwood ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06537·
Sequoia MiddlePortervilleMiddle07-08532·
Alta Vista ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-08531·
Pixley ElementaryPixleyElementaryKG-05530·
Freedom ElementaryFarmersvilleMiddle04-06528·
Houston ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06523·
Wilson MiddleExeterMiddle06-08523·
Lincoln ElementaryExeterElementaryKG-05522·
Visalia Charter Independent StudyVisaliaHigh07-12515·
Elbow Creek ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06514·
Palo Verde ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-08511·
Harmony Magnet AcademyStrathmoreHigh09-12509·
Jefferson ElementaryDinubaElementaryKG-06507·
Willow Glen ElementaryVisaliaElementaryKG-06506·
Butterfield CharterPortervilleCombinedKG-12504·
Francis J. White Learning CenterWoodlakeElementaryKG-02502·
William R. Buckley ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-06499·
John F. Kennedy ElementaryDinubaElementaryKG-06488·
Wilson ElementaryTulareElementaryKG-06487·
Tipton ElementaryTiptonElementaryKG-08485·
Cherry Avenue MiddleTulareMiddle07-08483·
Woodlake Valley MiddleWoodlakeMiddle06-08483·
Earlimart ElementaryEarlimartElementaryKG-05481·
Earlimart MiddleEarlimartMiddle06-08479·
West Putnam ElementaryPortervilleElementaryKG-06478·
Richgrove ElementaryRichgroveElementaryKG-08477·

Cities in Tulare County

Visalia52 schoolsPorterville33 schoolsTulare31 schoolsDinuba11 schoolsLindsay11 schoolsExeter7 schoolsWoodlake7 schoolsFarmersville6 schoolsStrathmore5 schoolsCutler4 schoolsOrosi4 schoolsAlpaugh3 schoolsEarlimart3 schoolsTerra Bella3 schoolsLemon Cove2 schoolsPixley2 schoolsAllensworth1 schoolCalifornia Hot Springs1 schoolDelano1 schoolDucor1 schoolIvanhoe1 schoolKingsburg1 schoolRichgrove1 schoolSpringville1 schoolSultana1 schoolThree Rivers1 schoolTipton1 schoolTraver1 school

About Tulare County

In California, Tulare County is a high-population county of about 478,693 residents. 196 public schools across the county educates about 101,494 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,300, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% noticeably below the California median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Tulare County covers 114 elementary schools (51,711 students), 27 middle schools (14,137), 43 high schools (28,668), and 12 combined or other schools.

Visalia Unified is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 28,725 students across Tulare County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Tulare County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 104,049 students to 101,494. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 16% to 12%.

On allk12, the community for Tulare County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Tulare County?
Tulare County, California has 196 public K-12 schools serving approximately 101,494 students.
How many high schools are in Tulare County?
Tulare County, California has 43 public high schools, serving approximately 28,668 students.
How many middle schools are in Tulare County?
Tulare County, California has 27 public middle schools, serving approximately 14,137 students.
How many elementary schools are in Tulare County?
Tulare County, California has 114 public elementary schools, serving approximately 51,711 students.
What is the largest school district in Tulare County?
Visalia Unified is the largest school district in Tulare County, serving approximately 28,725 students. The county contains 50 school districts overall.
How many people live in Tulare County?
Tulare County has roughly 478,693 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Tulare County?
Median household income in Tulare County is $71,300, below the California average of $89,387. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tulare County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Tulare County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Tulare County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.3% of students in Tulare 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 Tulare County schools?
Across Tulare County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.6 to 1.

Tulare County school rankings

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