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Elementary Schools in Visalia, California

Near Average2024–25 data39 schools · avg 40.6/100

Visalia, California has 39 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.6/100 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is University Preparatory High at 68/100, where 50.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Visalia schools average 16.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.5
11.6 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
16.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
39
With Scope Scores

How Visalia schools compare

Visalia's 39 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.6 to 68.1, a 56.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is University Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 68 and 50.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Visalia averages 20.0%, which is near 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 Visalia

5 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 Solid Base31 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Visalia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1University Preparatory High
Tulare County Office of Education Strong All-Around
50.0%Solid
68/100
2Redwood High
Visalia Unified Strong All-Around
28.3%Solid
68/100
3Oak Grove Elementary
Visalia Unified Strong All-Around
40.8%Solid
67/100
4Denton Elementary
Visalia Unified Strong All-Around
41.3%Solid
65/100
5El Diamante High
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
21.2%Solid
64/100
6Hurley Elementary
Visalia Unified Strong All-Around
39.0%Solid
59/100
7Shannon Ranch Elementary
Visalia Unified Solid Base
41.5%Solid
57/100
8Outside Creek Elementary
Outside Creek Elementary Culture First
23.8%Solid
52/100
9Golden West High
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Solid
51/100
10Mt. Whitney High
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
49/100
11Visalia Technical Early College
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
47/100
12Linwood Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
22.2%Developing
45/100
13La Sierra High
Tulare County Office of Education Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
45/100
14Visalia Charter Independent Study
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
44/100
15Manuel F. Hernandez
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
42/100
16Mineral King Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
40/100
17Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
40/100
18Annie R. Mitchell
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
39/100
19Riverway Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
39/100
20Stone Corral Elementary
Stone Corral Elementary Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
38/100
21Mountain View Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
38/100
22Goshen Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
36/100
23Charter Home School Academy
Visalia Unified Culture First
10.0%Developing
35/100
24Global Learning Charter
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
35/100
25Willow Glen Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
35/100
26Golden Oak Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
35/100
27Crestwood Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
34/100
28Elbow Creek Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
33/100
29Conyer Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
33/100
30Royal Oaks Elementary
Visalia Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
33/100

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 Visalia

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. Pauls School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 349 students
13:1Private
George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 183 students
18:1Private
Grace Christian School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 67 students
13:1Private
Visalia Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-6 · 42 students
9:1Private
Greenhouse Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 20 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Visalia

  • 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 39 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.6/100, which is 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 16.6% 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 University Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 50.0% 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 40.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 16.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.6 to 68.1, a 56.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Visalia?
Visalia has 39 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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