Public schools in Clovis, CA
32 open public schools with an address in Clovis, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
27,209
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Clovis public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Clovis, CA: 20 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 27,209 students, an average of 850 per school. The largest campus is Clovis East High (3,113 students), and the largest elementary school is Dry Creek Elementary (939).
Clovis Unified operates the most schools here (30), and 2 regular districts have at least one Clovis campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clovis
Elementary schools in Clovis
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Rank Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 656 | 23.3:1 | |
| Cedarwood Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 848 | 25.1:1 | |
| Century Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 722 | 24.4:1 | |
| Clovis Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 709 | 21.5:1 | |
| Clovis Global Academy Clovis Global Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 317 | 22.6:1 | |
| Cole Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 667 | 21.5:1 | |
| Dry Creek Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 939 | 25.5:1 | |
| Freedom Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 691 | 24.4:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 610 | 22.2:1 | |
| Gettysburg Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 626 | 23.4:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 556 | 19.3:1 | |
| Mickey Cox Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 639 | 22.2:1 | |
| Miramonte Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 539 | 21.8:1 | |
| Quail Lake Environmental Charter Sanger Unified · Charter | KG–08 | 603 | 22.4:1 | |
| Reagan Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 818 | 24.6:1 | |
| Red Bank Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 788 | 22.9:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 465 | 21.3:1 | |
| Tarpey Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 643 | 20.8:1 | |
| Weldon Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 538 | 21:1 | |
| Woods (Harold L.) Elementary Clovis Unified | KG–06 | 661 | 22.5:1 |
Middle schools in Clovis
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra Intermediate Clovis Unified | 07–08 | 1,374 | 22.7:1 | |
| Clark Intermediate Clovis Unified | 07–08 | 1,437 | 22.5:1 | |
| Clovis Community Day Elementary Clovis Unified · Alternative School | 04–06 | 3 | 2.5:1 | |
| Reyburn Intermediate Clovis Unified | 07–08 | 1,785 | 23.5:1 |
High schools in Clovis
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan High Clovis Unified | 09–12 | 2,551 | 21.6:1 | |
| Clovis Community Day Secondary Clovis Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 56 | 3.9:1 | |
| Clovis East High Clovis Unified | 09–12 | 3,113 | 23.6:1 | |
| Clovis High Clovis Unified | 09–12 | 2,779 | 19.6:1 | |
| Gateway High (Continuation) Clovis Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 215 | 8.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clovis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Online Charter Clovis Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 797 | 40.2:1 | |
| Enterprise Alternative Clovis Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 50 | 9.8:1 | |
| Garfield Center Clovis Unified · Special Education School | KG–12 | 14 | 6.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.6%
- Hispanic43.2%
- Black2.9%
- Asian16.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 Clovis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (27,209 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clovis
How many public schools are in Clovis, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Clovis: 20 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 27,209 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clovis?
Schools with an address in Clovis belong to 3 education agencies, led by Clovis Unified (30 schools), Clovis Global Academy District (1 school), Sanger Unified (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Clovis?
Clovis East High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clovis, with 3,113 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clovis?
Yes. 3 of the 32 public schools in Clovis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clovis Global Academy, Clovis Online Charter, Quail Lake Environmental Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clovis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clovis public schools is 22.3:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clovis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities