Students
16,806
enrolled at the 28 public schools with a Tulare address.
Tulare · Tulare County
Schools in Tulare
Tulare’s 15 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 81.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Tulare score highest?
Pleasant Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 75 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Pleasant Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades K–5
252847% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 75th percentile
Rank 2
Sundale Elementary
Sundale Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
272845% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 3
Garden Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–6
232255% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 4
Buena Vista Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
212059% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 5
Palo Verde Elementary
Palo Verde Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–8
132463% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 6
Oak Valley Elementary
Oak Valley Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–8
222652% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 7
Mission Valley Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades K–6
152461% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Rank 8
Wilson Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–6
141868% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 9
Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
202456% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
Rank 10
Frank Kohn Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–6
131473% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
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Rank 11
Maple Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–6
1775% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 25th percentile
Rank 12
Cypress Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades K–6
122068% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
Rank 13
Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Waukena Joint Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
1680% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
Rank 14
Lincoln Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades Pre–K–6
1479% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
Rank 15
Heritage Elementary
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades K–6
2069% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
10in 100
The average Tulare elementary school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Tulare SupportCommunity day school
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Tulare score highest?
Sundale Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 81 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sundale Elementary
Sundale Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
243343% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 81st percentile
Rank 2
Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
152956% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 3
Alpine Vista Middle
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades 5–8
2763% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 4
Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Waukena Joint Union Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
161965% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile
Rank 5
Live Oak Middle
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades 7–8
142363% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Rank 6
Buena Vista Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary · 93274 · Grades K–8
2566% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 7
Cherry Avenue Middle
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades 7–8
1778% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
Rank 8
Los Tules Middle
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades 6–8
1776% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
Rank 9
Mulcahy Middle
Tulare City · 93274 · Grades 5–8
1482% below the standard
Scope Score 65Needs Support · bottom 1%
12in 100
The average Tulare middle school had 12 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
1 middle school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Tulare City Community DayCommunity day school
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
Which high schools in Tulare score highest?
Tulare Western High is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 60 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Tulare Western High
Tulare Joint Union High · 93274 · Grades 9–12
192754% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 2
Tulare Union High
Tulare Joint Union High · 93274 · Grades 9–12
152758% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 3
Mission Oak High
Tulare Joint Union High · 93274 · Grades 9–12
162361% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 4
Sierra Vista Charter HighCharter
Tulare Joint Union High · 93274 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
1975% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 11th percentile
17in 100
The average Tulare high school had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Alternative schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Accelerated Charter HighAlternative school
- Countryside Community DayCommunity day school
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?
Eight districts run the public schools with a Tulare address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Tulare City
16schools here
Elementary, Middle. Pleasant, Alpine Vista, Garden, Live Oak, Mission Valley, Wilson, Frank Kohn, Maple and 8 more.
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Tulare Joint Union High
4schools here
High. Tulare Western, Tulare Union, Mission Oak, Countryside Community Day.
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Buena Vista Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Buena Vista Elementary.
District
Liberty Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Liberty Elementary.
Also here: Oak Valley Union Elementary (1), Palo Verde Union Elementary (1), Sundale Union Elementary (1), Waukena Joint Union Elementary (1).
Does living in Tulare decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has a Tulare address. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- St. Aloysius93274 · 160 students
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2 charter schools have a Tulare address. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
16,806 students go to the 28 public schools with a Tulare address. 74 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
39–94%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
10in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Tulare?
Are the public schools in Tulare good?
Tulare’s 15 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong, 5 are Solid, 5 are Developing and 4 are Needs Support. Tulare’s 9 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 65 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid, 3 are Developing and 3 are Needs Support. Tulare’s 4 public high schools have Scope Scores from 66 to 77. Of those, 3 are Solid and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Tulare rank highest?
Pleasant Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 75th percentile. Sundale Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 81st percentile. Tulare Western High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 60th 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.
How does chronic absence in Tulare compare with California?
The average Tulare elementary school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Tulare middle school had 12 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average Tulare high school had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
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.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Tulare City
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Tulare Joint Union HighRuns 4 public schools with a Tulare address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Tulare address. They can belong to more than one school district.
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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