For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,079 students in Parlier, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Parlier, CA are Riverview Elementary School, Parlier Junior High School and San Joaquin Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parlier, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Parlier have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parlier, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Parlier Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parlier, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parlier, CA include Riverview Elementary School, Parlier Junior High School and San Joaquin Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parlier?
3 public middle schools are located in Parlier.
What is the racial composition of students in Parlier?
Parlier public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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