- Ridgeview Middle — Grades 7–8 · 975 students
- Valley Oak Middle — Grades 7–8 · 952 students
- Divisadero Middle — Grades 7–8 · 769 students
- Green Acres Middle — Grades 6–8 · 761 students
- La Joya Middle — Grades 7–8 · 727 students
- Redwood High — Grades 9–12 · 2,490 students
- Golden West High — Grades 9–12 · 2,059 students
- El Diamante High — Grades 9–12 · 1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney High — Grades 9–12 · 1,637 students
- Sequoia High — Grades 9–12 · 280 students
- Visalia Technical Early College — Grades 9–12 · 216 students
- Riverway Elementary — Grades K–6 · 857 students
- Annie R. Mitchell — Grades K–6 · 789 students
- Oak Grove Elementary — Grades K–8 · 756 students
- Manuel F. Hernandez — Grades K–6 · 707 students
- Four Creeks Elementary — Grades K–6 · 654 students
- Denton Elementary — Grades K–6 · 648 students
- Golden Oak Elementary — Grades K–6 · 631 students
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary — Grades K–6 · 627 students
- Mountain View Elementary — Grades K–6 · 618 students
- Shannon Ranch Elementary — Grades K–6 · 609 students
- Veva Blunt Elementary — Grades K–6 · 596 students
- Crestwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 594 students
- Hurley Elementary — Grades K–6 · 574 students
- Mineral King Elementary — Grades K–6 · 569 students
- Goshen Elementary — Grades K–6 · 549 students
- Linwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 537 students
- Houston Elementary — Grades K–6 · 523 students
- Visalia Charter Independent Study — Grades 7–12 · 515 students
- Elbow Creek Elementary — Grades K–6 · 514 students
- Willow Glen Elementary — Grades K–6 · 506 students
- Pinkham Elementary — Grades K–6 · 476 students
- Ivanhoe Elementary — Grades K–6 · 473 students
- Highland Elementary — Grades K–6 · 438 students
- Global Learning Charter — Grades K–8 · 438 students
- Crowley Elementary — Grades K–6 · 413 students
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| Metric | Visalia Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 41 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Visalia Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 93277 in Visalia, California. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 41 schools, covering Kindergarten – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Visalia Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Visalia Unified School District is a very large district with 41 schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Visalia Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Visalia Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 93277
Children in zip code 93277 are assigned to Visalia Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 93277, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Visalia Unified School District at (559)730-7300 or visit www.vusd.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Visalia
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Visalia Unified School District serves zip code 93277, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 93277 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Visalia Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 93277.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Visalia Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 93277 data.