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Best Fresno Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 136 public elementary schools serving 75,292 students in Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA are James S. Fugman Elementary School, Manchester Gate and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fresno, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James S. Fugman Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10825 North Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-8700
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Gate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2307 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Gr: 2-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 East Liberty Hill Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7100
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2491 East Behymer Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8600
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2025 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7300
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Copper Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1881 East Plymouth Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6300
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Valley Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 East Chaplain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-8200
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
960 East Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-6600
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
774 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7200
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Roger S. Oraze Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3468 North Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-1700
Gr: K-6 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
John S. Wash Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6350 East Ln. Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-6320
Gr: K-6 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3135 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Janet L. Young Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3140 North Locan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93737
(559) 327-0900
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 East Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 327-7500
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Malloch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2251 West Morris Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4530
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
River Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
Gr: K-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Norman Liddell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5455 West Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3176
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7120 North Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4490
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Herndon-barstow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6265 North Grantland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-5250
Gr: K-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 South Teilman
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 487-1201
Gr: K-6
Rank: #2323.
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7071 East Clinton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-3800
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1780 West Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4560
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 South Armstrong Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 524-7500
Gr: K-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Edith B. Storey Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5250 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6530
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Akira Yokomi Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2323 East Mckenzie
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-6140
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2617 South Fowler Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 524-6430
Gr: K-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1266 West Barstow Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4500
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1755 South Crystal Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3310
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1451 East Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 451-4470
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1336 West Spruce Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 327-7600
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2195 North Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 274-9780
Gr: K-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-2960
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Fancher Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5948 East Tulare Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 327-6700
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fresno, CA include James S. Fugman Elementary School, Manchester Gate and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fresno?
136 public elementary schools are located in Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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