Schools in Central Unified, California (2025)
20 schools · 15,448 students · 20 public · median Enrollment 694.
Central Unified, in California, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 15,448 students. By level there are 14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high; by sector 20 public.
The median Enrollment across Central Unified's schools is 694, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is River Bluff Elementary (48.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Norman Liddell Elementary (48.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Herndon-Barstow Elementary (47.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), Harvest Elementary (1,010 students).
Ranked schools in Central Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 149River Bluff ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 694 students
- 248Norman Liddell ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 348Herndon-Barstow ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 754 students
- 444Rio Vista MiddleFresno · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 543William Saroyan ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 697 students
- 640Central ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 762 students
- 731Central HighFresno · Public High74.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 625 students
- 831Houghton-Kearney ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 199 students
- 931Harvest ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 1,010 students
- 1029McKinley ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 1126Biola-Pershing ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 198 students
- 1226Madison ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 1325Central East HighFresno · Public High15% Math proficiency · 1,741 students
- 1420El Capitan MiddleFresno · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 738 students
- 1520Justin Garza HighFresno · Public High72.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,095 students
- 1620John Steinbeck ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 689 students
- 1717Roosevelt ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 1815Glacier Point MiddleFresno · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 947 students
- 1915Hanh Phan Tilley ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 622 students
- 2014Teague ElementaryFresno · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 551 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Bluff Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 694 |
| 2 | Norman Liddell Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 3 | Herndon-Barstow Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 754 |
| 4 | Rio Vista Middle Fresno · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 5 | William Saroyan Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 697 |
| 6 | Central Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 7 | Central High Fresno · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.4 Lower 50% | 74.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 625 |
| 8 | Houghton-Kearney Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 199 |
| 9 | Harvest Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,010 |
| 10 | McKinley Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 11 | Biola-Pershing Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 198 |
| 12 | Madison Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 13 | Central East High Fresno · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 1,741 |
| 14 | El Capitan Middle Fresno · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 738 |
| 15 | Justin Garza High Fresno · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 72.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,095 |
| 16 | John Steinbeck Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 689 |
| 17 | Roosevelt Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 18 | Glacier Point Middle Fresno · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 947 |
| 19 | Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 622 |
| 20 | Teague Elementary Fresno · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 551 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Central Unified?
River Bluff Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Central Unified with a Success Index (US) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Central Unified?
Central Unified has 20 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) educating 15,448 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Central Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Central Unified is 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.