Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 93737

This analysis covers two elementary schools, Virginia R. Boris Elementary and Janet L. Young Elementary, serving grades K-6 in Fresno's 93737 zip code, both part of the Clovis Unified district.

When comparing the two, Janet L. Young Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide, above Virginia R. Boris Elementary's 3-star rating and 60th percentile rank. Academically, Janet L. Young students outperform in every subject, most dramatically in science, where 55% are proficient compared to 22% at Virginia R. Boris. Both schools have better student attendance than the state average.

While the schools are similar in size and serve the same community, Janet L. Young Elementary receives more funding per student. It's important to note that both schools perform below the high average for the Clovis Unified district as a whole. For parents, the significant gap in science scores between these otherwise similar schools is a key point of comparison and suggests an area where the district may work to share successful teaching strategies.