Public schools in Visalia, CA
52 open public schools with an address in Visalia, operated by 9 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
52
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
32,998
52 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
10
0 virtual
An overview of Visalia public schools
The federal directory lists 52 public schools in Visalia, CA: 31 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high, 4 combined or other. The 52 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 32,998 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Redwood High (2,490 students), and the largest elementary school is Riverway Elementary (857).
Visalia Unified operates the most schools here (40), and 4 regular districts have at least one Visalia campus, plus 5 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 21.6:1, 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 10 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 15 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 16 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Visalia
Visalia Unified
Public school district
40 schools in Visalia · 41 total
Tulare County Office of Education
Public school district
5 schools in Visalia
Blue Oak Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Visalia
Crescent Valley Public Charter II District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Visalia
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Visalia
Outside Creek Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Visalia
Stone Corral Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Visalia
Sycamore Valley Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Visalia
Valley Life Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Visalia
Elementary schools in Visalia
31| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie R. Mitchell Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 789 | 23.9:1 | |
| Blue Oak Academy Blue Oak Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 430 | 20.5:1 | |
| Charter Home School Academy Visalia Unified · Charter | KG–08 | 240 | 16:1 | |
| Conyer Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 377 | 22.2:1 | |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 627 | 23.3:1 | |
| Crestwood Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 594 | 21.3:1 | |
| Crowley Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 413 | 21.7:1 | |
| Denton Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 648 | 21.1:1 | |
| Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 514 | 21.6:1 | |
| Four Creeks Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 654 | 21.5:1 | |
| Golden Oak Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 631 | 21.1:1 | |
| Goshen Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 549 | 22.6:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 438 | 18.2:1 | |
| Houston Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 523 | 22.6:1 | |
| Hurley Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 574 | 23.4:1 | |
| Linwood Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 537 | 24.6:1 | |
| Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 707 | 23.7:1 | |
| Mineral King Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 569 | 23.1:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 618 | 21.4:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–08 | 756 | 25.8:1 | |
| Outside Creek Elementary Outside Creek Elementary | KG–08 | 125 | 26.1:1 | |
| Pinkham Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 476 | 20.7:1 | |
| Riverway Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 857 | 24.1:1 | |
| Royal Oaks Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 413 | 19.4:1 | |
| Shannon Ranch Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 609 | 23.1:1 | |
| Sierra View Visalia Unified | KG–08 | 438 | 20.6:1 | |
| Stone Corral Elementary Stone Corral Elementary | KG–08 | 109 | — | |
| Sycamore Valley Academy Sycamore Valley Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 419 | 22.1:1 | |
| Veva Blunt Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 596 | 19.8:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 294 | 20.2:1 | |
| Willow Glen Elementary Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 19.8:1 |
Middle schools in Visalia
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisadero Middle Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 769 | 21.9:1 | |
| Green Acres Middle Visalia Unified | 06–08 | 761 | 23.2:1 | |
| La Joya Middle Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 727 | 23.2:1 | |
| Ridgeview Middle Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 975 | 24.3:1 | |
| Valley Oak Middle Visalia Unified | 07–08 | 952 | 21.6:1 |
High schools in Visalia
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Community Day Visalia Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 34 | 8.6:1 | |
| El Diamante High Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 1,890 | 21.2:1 | |
| Golden West High Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 2,059 | 21.6:1 | |
| La Sierra High Tulare County Office of Education · Charter | 07–12 | 191 | 16.8:1 | |
| Mt. Whitney High Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 1,637 | 21.9:1 | |
| Redwood High Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 2,490 | 24.1:1 | |
| Sequoia High Visalia Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 280 | 14.7:1 | |
| Tulare County Community Tulare County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 5 | 2.6:1 | |
| Tulare County Court Tulare County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 66 | 10.9:1 | |
| University Preparatory High Tulare County Office of Education · Charter | 09–12 | 253 | 29.6:1 | |
| Visalia Charter Independent Study Visalia Unified · Charter | 07–12 | 515 | 10.8:1 | |
| Visalia Technical Early College Visalia Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 216 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Visalia
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley Public Charter II Crescent Valley Public Charter II District · Charter | KG–12 | 852 | 22.7:1 | |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center District · Charter | KG–12 | 467 | 21.7:1 | |
| Special Education Tulare County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 1,141 | 10.6:1 | |
| Valley Life Charter Valley Life Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 688 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic71.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 51 Visalia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (32,146 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Visalia
How many public schools are in Visalia, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 52 open public schools with a location address in Visalia: 31 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 32,998 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Visalia?
Schools with an address in Visalia belong to 9 education agencies, led by Visalia Unified (40 schools), Tulare County Office of Education (5 schools), Blue Oak Academy District (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 Visalia?
Redwood High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Visalia, with 2,490 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Visalia?
Yes. 10 of the 52 public schools in Visalia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blue Oak Academy, Charter Home School Academy, Crescent Valley Public Charter II. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Visalia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Visalia public schools is 21.6:1, 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 Visalia 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