Public schools in Lemoore, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Lemoore, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,077
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Lemoore public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Lemoore, CA: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,077 students, an average of 434 per school. The largest campus is Lemoore High (1,798 students), and the largest elementary school is P. W. Engvall Elementary (534).
Lemoore Union Elementary operates the most schools here (8), and 3 regular districts have at least one Lemoore campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 18.9:1, lower than 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 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% 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 Lemoore
Lemoore Union Elementary
Public school district
8 schools in Lemoore
Lemoore Union High
Public school district
2 schools in Lemoore
Central Union Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Lemoore · 4 total
Island Union Elementary
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lemoore
Lemoore Middle College High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lemoore
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lemoore
Elementary schools in Lemoore
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary Central Union Elementary | KG–08 | 212 | 18.2:1 | |
| Cinnamon Elementary Lemoore Union Elementary | KG–06 | 454 | 19.4:1 | |
| Freedom Elementary Lemoore Union Elementary | KG–06 | 434 | 22.3:1 | |
| Island Elementary Island Union Elementary · Charter | KG–08 | 395 | 21.9:1 | |
| Lemoore Elementary Lemoore Union Elementary | KG–06 | 508 | 17.6:1 | |
| Meadow Lane Elementary Lemoore Union Elementary | KG–06 | 464 | 18.2:1 | |
| P. W. Engvall Elementary Lemoore Union Elementary | KG–06 | 534 | 20:1 |
Middle schools in Lemoore
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Academy Lemoore Union Elementary · Alternative School | 06–08 | 1 | 1:1 | |
| Lemoore University Elementary Charter Lemoore Union Elementary · Charter | 06–08 | 155 | 22.1:1 | |
| Liberty Middle Lemoore Union Elementary | 07–08 | 636 | 19.4:1 |
High schools in Lemoore
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation) Lemoore Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 90 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lemoore High Lemoore Union High | 09–12 | 1,798 | 20.4:1 | |
| Lemoore Middle College High Lemoore Middle College High District · Charter | 09–12 | 255 | 18.4:1 | |
| Lemoore Online College Preparatory High Lemoore Online College Preparatory High District · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 141 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.4%
- Hispanic65.5%
- Black3.2%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Lemoore schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,077 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lemoore
How many public schools are in Lemoore, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Lemoore: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 6,077 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lemoore?
Schools with an address in Lemoore belong to 6 education agencies, led by Lemoore Union Elementary (8 schools), Lemoore Union High (2 schools), Central Union Elementary (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 Lemoore?
Lemoore High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lemoore, with 1,798 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lemoore?
Yes. 4 of the 14 public schools in Lemoore are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Island Elementary, Lemoore Middle College High, Lemoore Online College Preparatory High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lemoore schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lemoore public schools is 18.9:1, lower than 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 Lemoore 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