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Best Fresno County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 118 public middle schools serving 53,485 students in Fresno County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA are Quail Lake Environmental Charter, Granite Ridge Intermediate and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fresno County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fresno County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Edison Computech
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 East Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Alta Sierra Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 West Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Reyburn Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Dewolf Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Kastner Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7676 North First St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3095 North Greenwood Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6120
Gr: K-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Bullard Talent
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4950 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7030
Gr: K-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fowler Academy Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Island Community Day
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 Sixth Avenue Dr.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1414.
Sanger Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2207 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Baird Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 North Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 451-4310
Gr: 5-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602
(559) 841-2444
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1818.
Clark Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
902 Fifth St.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 327-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
General Grant Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 North East Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55190 Point Rd.
Big Creek, CA 93605
(559) 893-3314
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Silas Bartsch
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6240 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3185
Gr: 7-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fowler Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 East Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Gr: K-8
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pathway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 North Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Rafer Johnson Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Stroud Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Alvina Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
295 West Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-9411
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Clovis Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-4400
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
48 South Smith Ave.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6000
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Houghton-kearney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8905 West Kearney Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 276-5285
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3333.
Navelencia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22620 East Wahtoke Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2065 East Bowles Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-2533
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Sierra Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fresno County, CA include Quail Lake Environmental Charter, Granite Ridge Intermediate and Clay Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fresno County?
120 public middle schools are located in Fresno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno County?
Fresno County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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 Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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