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Elementary Schools in Reedley, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 54.8/100

Reedley, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Silas Bartsch at 62/100, where 36.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Reedley schools average 25.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.3
42.9 – 62.2
Avg Exceeded %
25.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Reedley schools compare

Reedley's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.8 — 11.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.9 to 62.2, a 19.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Silas Bartsch with a Scope Score of 62 and 36.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Reedley averages 6.8%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Reedley

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Reedley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Silas Bartsch
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
36.3%Solid
62/100
2Alta Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Strong All-Around
32.6%Solid
60/100
3Reedley Middle College High
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Strong All-Around
27.3%Solid
59/100
4Great Western Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Solid
57/100
5Reedley High
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
22.7%Solid
57/100
6Washington Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
23.2%Solid
56/100
7Lincoln Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First
27.6%Solid
55/100
8Navelencia Middle
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
24.4%Solid
53/100
9General Grant Middle
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
23.2%Solid
53/100
10Jefferson Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First
19.4%Developing
48/100
11Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
43/100

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.

Private Schools in Reedley

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. La Salle Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 262 students
18:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Reedley

  • 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 Reedley good?
Reedley's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.8/100, which is 11.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.8% 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 Reedley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Reedley is Silas Bartsch with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 36.3% 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 Reedley schools compare to the state average?
Reedley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.9 to 62.2, a 19.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Reedley?
Reedley has 11 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.

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