Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93274

The 93274 zip code area of Tulare, California is home to 31 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with a few standout institutions leading the way and several others struggling to meet benchmarks.

At the top of the pack are Sundale Elementary, Oak Valley Elementary, and Palo Verde Elementary, all of which are ranked 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and boast impressive test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and other strong metrics. In contrast, many of the lower-performing schools, such as Maple Elementary, struggle with proficiency rates below 20% and chronic absenteeism exceeding 20%.

The high schools in the Tulare Joint Union High District also show room for improvement, with all three schools (Tulare Western, Tulare Union, and Mission Oak) rated 2 or 3 out of 5 stars. Meanwhile, the two charter high schools, Sierra Vista Charter High and Accelerated Charter High, have some of the highest graduation rates but also the lowest test scores in the data set, suggesting they may be serving a unique population of students.