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Schools in 93720 — Fresno, California

93720 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.0 — 16.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.9 to 74.7, a 31.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
60.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
42.9 – 74.7
Avg Exceeded %
39.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 93720 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 59.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93720. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93720 averages 15.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93720 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93720
93720Fresno960.0
93722Fresno1240.4-19.6
93723Fresno543.6-16.4
93725Fresno934.6-25.4
93726Fresno833.8-26.2
93727Fresno1640.1-19.9

School archetypes in 93720

1 High Ceiling1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93720 is classified as On the Rise — 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 93720

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Liberty Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
75Fresno59.0%78.6%13.9%2.1%
2Clovis West High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
71Fresno35.2%68.4%18.6%5.0%
3Copper Hills Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
68Fresno48.6%72.6%12.3%1.7%
4Riverview Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
67Fresno46.5%70.8%9.3%1.7%
5Fort Washington Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
57Fresno37.0%63.8%15.0%3.6%
6Maple Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
55Fresno32.6%56.8%15.9%2.3%
7Valley Oak Elementary
Clovis Unified On the Rise
54Fresno32.5%59.6%14.9%1.1%
8Lincoln Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
52Fresno32.8%59.9%17.6%2.6%
9Mountain View Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
43Fresno26.8%50.6%20.5%5.3%

Schools in 93720 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 93720

  • 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 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.0/100, which is 16.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.0% 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 Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 59.0% 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 60.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.9 to 74.7, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno has 9 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.