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Best Tulare Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 11,522 students in Tulare, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare, CA are Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Tulare, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Sundale Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13990 Avenue 240
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-7320
Gr: K-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2908
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 East Pacific Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-1675
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Gr: K-4 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19113 Road 28
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3328
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 West Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Garden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
640 East Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Gr: K-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
895 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Frank Kohn Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Gr: 5-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1046 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Gr: K-4 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 West Cross Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Vista Middle School
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tulare, CA include Tulare Support, Sundale Elementary School and Tulare City Community Day.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tulare?
22 public elementary schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% 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 Tulare are often viewed compared to one another?

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