Edith B. Storey Elementary

Tucked into the southern end of Fresno, Edith B. Storey Elementary sits in a working-class neighborhood where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and value a school that punches above its weight. Storey lands solidly in the upper third of California elementary schools, with strong English and math scores that put it ahead of most schools in the Fresno Unified district. Families looking for a dependable neighborhood school in this part of the Central Valley — where the cost of living is manageable and the agricultural roots of the region run deep — will find Storey a genuinely competitive option without having to navigate the private school scene.