Fresno: Schools & Education
Fresno schools: 181 public schools. Sunnyside High is the largest at 2,879 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 119,417 students.
- ~2,951 residents per school (vs California ~749).
K-12 Schools
185 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,951 residents per school. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (12)
Schools (185)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez , Aspen Meadow Public District, Aspen Ridge Public District, Aspen Valley Prep Academy Dist, Big Picture Educational Academ |
| School Districts · Total count | 30 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 181 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 118,669 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 5,578 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 21.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 92,644 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 78.1% |
| Schools Count | 181 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (11)
Colleges (12)
| Nearest College · Name | State Center Community College District |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Fresno |
| Nearest College · Phone | (559) 243-7100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sunnyside Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5566 E. Kings Canyon Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (559) 600-6594 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 93727 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3438 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 14 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (14)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 232 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 10 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 6 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 9 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12