Students
1,687
enrolled at the 3 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93609.
Caruthers · Fresno County
Schools in ZIP code 93609
The 2 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93609 have Scope Scores from 75 to 76.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93609 score highest?
Alvina Elementary Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 76. That is higher than 52 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Alvina Elementary CharterCharter
Alvina Elementary · 93609 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
152758% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 52nd percentile
Rank 2
Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers Unified · 93609 · Grades K–8
202159% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in ZIP code 93609 score highest?
Caruthers Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 77 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers Unified · 93609 · Grades K–8
242650% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 2
Alvina Elementary CharterCharter
Alvina Elementary · 93609 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
2963% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 93609 stand?
Caruthers High has a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 46 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 93609.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Caruthers High
Caruthers Unified · 93609 · Grades 9–12
142264% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93609. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 93609 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93609.
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93609. It is in the lists above, marked Charter.
Students
Who goes to school here?
1,687 students go to the 3 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93609. 88 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
82–89%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93609?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93609 good?
The 2 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93609 have Scope Scores from 75 to 76. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Developing. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 93609 have Scope Scores from 73 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Developing. ZIP code 93609 has one public high school we score. Caruthers High has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 46th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93609 rank highest?
Alvina Elementary Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 76. It is Solid, at the 52nd percentile. Caruthers Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 77th percentile. Caruthers High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 46th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Caruthers address in ZIP code 93609. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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