For the 2025 school year, there are 89 public middle schools serving 37,903 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare County, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Hot Springs Elementary School and Tulare Support. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Tulare County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 West Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40505 Hot Springs Dr.
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
California Hot Springs, CA 93207
(661) 548-6544
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 561-4466
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13990 Avenue 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Gr: K-8 | 844 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
Rank: #77.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Rank: #88.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Gr: 2-8 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1010.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 West Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3315 North Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Gr: 7-8 | 932 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Sequoia Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23958 Ave. 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2016
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2016
Gr: 8 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 East Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1147 North Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,167 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 West Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35424 Ward Ave.
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Springville, CA 93265
(559) 539-2605
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23958 Avenue 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Gr: K-7 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Monson-sultana Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10643 Avenue 416
Sultana, CA 93666
(559) 591-1634
Sultana, CA 93666
(559) 591-1634
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Gr: K-8 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Gr: K-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19113 Road 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Outside Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26452 Road 164
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 North Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stanford Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2571
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2571
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North Hayes Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7252
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7252
Gr: 7-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 East Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Gr: K-8 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Tulare County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpaugh Achievement Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Gr: K-12
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: 7-12
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Gr: 5-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Community Day K-6 (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Earlimart Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Gr: 4-8
Exeter Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Gr: 4-8
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frazier High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Lindsay Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
270 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Pixley Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Pleasant View Primary Community Day School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Gr: K-3
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Gr: K-8 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
River Bend (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: K-12
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Gr: 10-12
Tulare Support Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Gr: 1-6 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Tule Continuation High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Ave. 52 And Boswell Ave.
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8644
Gr: 10-12
Valley High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Gr: 9-12
Yettem Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tulare County, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, Hot Springs Elementary School and Tulare Support.
How many public middle schools are located in Tulare County?
89 public middle schools are located in Tulare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tulare County include: Valley Life Charter vs. Sycamore Valley Academy, Sycamore Valley Academy vs. Valley Life Charter, Ducor Union Elementary School vs. Saucelito Elementary School
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