For the 2026 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, San Joaquin Valley High School and Parlier Junior 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 32%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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, San Joaquin Valley High School and Parlier Junior 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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