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Best Visalia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 10,515 students in Visalia, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Visalia, CA are Oak Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School and Green Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Visalia, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 West Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3315 North Akers St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Gr: 7-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1147 North Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Outside Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26452 Road 164
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 747-0710
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 Avenue 368
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Blue Oak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28050 Rd. 148
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
La Joya Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 West La Vida
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Gr: 7-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 West Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Oak Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 North Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7681
Gr: 7-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Divisadero Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 South Divisadero
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7661
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1323 Clover Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 West Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Creekside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Stone Corral Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15590 Avenue 383
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 528-4455
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Garden
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7795
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Tulare County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 North Shirk Rd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-9007
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #2121.
La Sierra High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 East Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Gr: K-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Visalia, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Visalia, CA include Oak Grove Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School and Green Acres Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Visalia?
22 public middle schools are located in Visalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia?
Visalia public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% 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 Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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