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Schools in 93291 — Visalia, California

93291 has 16 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.8 to 68.1, a 47.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.3
20.8 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
19.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

How 93291 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 68 and 28.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93291 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 93291 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93291
93291Visalia16Developing
41.9/100
93292Visalia9Developing
39.8/100
-2.0
93286Woodlake4Developing
39.3/100
-2.6
93301Bakersfield5Developing
34.1/100
-7.7

School archetypes in 93291

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 93291 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — 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 93291

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redwood High
Visalia Unified Strong All-Around
28.3%Solid
68/100
2Oak Grove Elementary
Visalia Unified Growth Engine
40.8%Solid
67/100
3Denton Elementary
Visalia Unified Growth Engine
41.3%Solid
65/100
4Hurley Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
39.0%Solid
59/100
5Shannon Ranch Elementary
Visalia Unified Solid Base
41.5%Solid
57/100
6Visalia Charter Independent Study
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
44/100
7Manuel F. Hernandez
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
42/100
8Riverway Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
39/100
9Goshen Elementary
Visalia Unified On the Rise
11.0%Developing
36/100
10Global Learning Charter
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
35/100
11Willow Glen Elementary
Visalia Unified On the Rise
7.7%Developing
35/100
12Four Creeks Elementary
Visalia Unified On the Rise
10.6%Developing
31/100
13Houston Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
29/100
14Highland Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
22/100
15Crowley Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
21/100
16Sequoia High
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 93291 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 93291

  • 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 Visalia good?
Visalia's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.9/100, which is 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.0% 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 Visalia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Visalia is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 28.3% 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 Visalia schools compare to the state average?
Visalia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.9 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.8 to 68.1, a 47.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Visalia?
Visalia has 16 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.