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Schools in 93706 — Fresno, California

93706 has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.1 — 9.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.1 to 62.8, a 42.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.7
20.1 – 62.8
Avg Exceeded %
12.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How 93706 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Edison High with a Scope Score of 63 and 27.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93706 averages 29.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93706 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93706
93706Fresno1734.1
93705Fresno826.8-7.3
93704Fresno1042.1+8.1
93703Fresno837.3+3.2
93702Fresno1032.9-1.1
93710Fresno537.8+3.7

School archetypes in 93706

3 On the Rise14 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93706 are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93706

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Edison High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
63Fresno27.5%52.1%31.7%4.6%
2Washington High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
52Fresno15.5%38.1%22.7%4.3%
3Sunset Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
50Fresno23.2%52.9%12.6%0.3%
4Madison Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
39Fresno19.7%42.4%30.3%0.1%
5Washington Colony Elementary
Washington Colony Elementary Building Momentum
39Fresno21.0%40.3%18.9%1.8%
6Orange Center Elementary
Orange Center Building Momentum
37Fresno17.3%35.4%22.2%2.6%
7American Union Elementary
Washington Unified On the Rise
37Fresno16.8%37.7%15.0%2.6%
8Lincoln Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
36Fresno16.7%34.9%27.3%4.3%
9Houghton-Kearney Elementary
Central Unified On the Rise
31Fresno14.1%41.0%23.2%3.6%
10Kirk Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
29Fresno5.1%20.8%23.6%2.4%
11West Fresno Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
29Fresno7.3%22.6%17.2%1.2%
12West Fresno Middle
Washington Unified Building Momentum
26Fresno5.2%18.3%14.8%7.6%
13Columbia Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
25Fresno4.1%18.3%33.7%2.5%
14King Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
24Fresno5.0%16.9%27.1%2.4%
15Elm High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
22Fresno5.8%11.5%67.2%1.5%
16West Park Elementary
West Park Elementary Building Momentum
20Fresno5.1%21.7%37.8%7.2%
17Pershing Continuation High
Central Unified Building Momentum
20Fresno0.0%4.3%68.6%17.5%

Schools in 93706 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 93706

  • 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 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.1/100, which is 9.7 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 Edison High with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 27.5% 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 34.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.1 to 62.8, a 42.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno has 17 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.