Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93625

This analysis covers five public schools within the Fowler Unified district in zip code 93625 (Fowler, CA), serving about 2,367 students from elementary through high school in a community with high economic need.

Among these schools, Fowler High stands out as a strong performer, achieving a 97.4% graduation rate and English scores significantly above the state average despite serving a high-need population. In contrast, John Sutter Middle shows a notable dip in its statewide ranking and academic performance, particularly in English, highlighting a common challenge during the middle school years. The two elementary schools, Marshall Elementary and Fremont Elementary, have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates in the district.

The district faces clear challenges in math and science, where proficiency lags behind state averages at all grade levels. Fowler Academy Continuation, a small alternative high school, serves the most vulnerable students with very high per-student spending, though it struggles with high chronic absenteeism. Overall, the district demonstrates that strong outcomes in graduation and literacy are possible even in a high-poverty setting, but targeted improvements in middle school performance and math instruction are needed.