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Elementary Schools in Fresno, California

Near Average2024–25 data135 schools · avg 44.3/100

Fresno, California has 135 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.3/100 — 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Clovis North High at 79/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fresno schools average 20.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 135 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.0
28.7 – 78.7
Avg Exceeded %
20.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
135
With Scope Scores

How Fresno schools compare

Fresno's 135 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3 — 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.7 to 78.7, a 50.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Fresno averages 22.8%, which is below 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 Fresno

7 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling3 Culture First87 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Fresno ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Clovis North High
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
79/100
2Liberty Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
59.0%Strong
75/100
3James S. Fugman Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
56.5%Strong
73/100
4Clovis West High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
35.2%Strong
71/100
5Copper Hills Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
48.6%Solid
68/100
6Manchester Gate
Fresno Unified Strong All-Around
40.6%Solid
67/100
7Riverview Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
46.5%Solid
67/100
8Design Science Middle College High
Fresno Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Solid
64/100
9Edison High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
63/100
10Baird Middle
Fresno Unified Strong All-Around
26.7%Solid
63/100
11Sequoia Elementary
Sanger Unified Strong All-Around
32.9%Solid
62/100
12Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Fresno Unified Strong All-Around
37.0%Solid
62/100
13Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Solid
58/100
14Fort Washington Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
37.0%Solid
57/100
15Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Solid
56/100
16River Bluff Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
28.8%Solid
56/100
17Maple Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
55/100
18Sanger West High
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
15.6%Solid
54/100
19Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
31.3%Solid
54/100
20Valley Oak Elementary
Clovis Unified Culture First
32.5%Solid
54/100
21Norman Liddell Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
27.4%Solid
53/100
22Bullard Talent
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
31.1%Solid
52/100
23Lincoln Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
52/100
24Washington High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Solid
52/100
25Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Solid
51/100
26Bullard High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Solid
51/100
27Justin Garza High
Central Unified Building Momentum
14.3%Solid
51/100
28Janet L. Young Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Solid
51/100
29Jefferson Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
33.9%Developing
50/100
30Temperance-Kutner Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
50/100

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 Fresno

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.

Fresno Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 676 students
19:1Private
St. Anthony of Padua School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 518 students
22:1Private
San Joaquin Memorial High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 503 students
18:1Private
Truth Tabernacle Christian School
Mennonite · Grades Pre-K-12 · 145 students
14:1Private
St. Helens School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 139 students
13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fresno

  • 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 135 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3/100, which is 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. 20.4% 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 Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 54.3% 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 Fresno schools compare to the state average?
Fresno elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.6 points near). The exceeded rate averages 20.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.7 to 78.7, a 50.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno has 135 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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