Public schools in Lindsay, CA
11 open public schools with an address in Lindsay, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,928
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lindsay public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Lindsay, CA: 6 elementary, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,928 students, an average of 393 per school. The largest campus is Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students), and the largest elementary school is Washington Elementary (730).
Every listed school belongs to Lindsay Unified. 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 22:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% 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 Lindsay
Elementary schools in Lindsay
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 355 | 20.9:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 376 | 25.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 333 | 17.5:1 | |
| Reagan Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 426 | 23:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 473 | 24.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Lindsay Unified | KG–08 | 730 | 24.3:1 |
High schools in Lindsay
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Cairns Continuation Lindsay Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 65 | 10.1:1 | |
| Lindsay Community Day Lindsay Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 14 | 14:1 | |
| Lindsay Senior High Lindsay Unified | 09–12 | 1,132 | 19.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lindsay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Preschool Lindsay Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Loma Vista Charter Lindsay Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 24 | 23.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic94.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Lindsay schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,928 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lindsay
How many public schools are in Lindsay, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Lindsay: 6 elementary, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,928 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lindsay?
All listed public schools with an address in Lindsay belong to Lindsay Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lindsay?
Lindsay Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lindsay, with 1,132 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lindsay?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Lindsay are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Loma Vista Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lindsay schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lindsay public schools is 22:1, 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 Lindsay 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