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Schools in 93703 — Fresno, California

93703 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.3 — 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 56.2, a 30.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
37.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.8
25.4 – 56.2
Avg Exceeded %
12.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
32.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 93703 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship with a Scope Score of 56 and 18.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 12.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93703. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93703 averages 32.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93703 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93703
93703Fresno837.3
93702Fresno1032.9-4.4
93704Fresno1042.1+4.9
93701Fresno539.8+2.5
93705Fresno826.8-10.5
93706Fresno1734.1-3.2

All schools in 93703

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
56Fresno18.8%45.5%25.6%3.2%
2McLane High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
46Fresno11.9%30.9%39.0%8.6%
3Mayfair Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
41Fresno17.4%39.7%25.5%4.3%
4Birney Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
37Fresno17.3%38.0%30.3%2.4%
5Ericson Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
32Fresno13.6%35.3%29.8%4.8%
6Norseman Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
31Fresno6.4%23.9%23.2%4.0%
7Dewolf Continuation High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
30Fresno1.7%8.9%52.2%5.3%
8Wishon Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
25Fresno11.4%31.4%34.3%1.5%

Schools in 93703 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93703

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fresno good?
Fresno's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3/100, which is 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Fresno?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fresno is Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 18.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Fresno schools compare to the state average?
Fresno elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.4 to 56.2, a 30.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.