Jackson Elementary

Sanger is a small agricultural city in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, about 15 miles east of Fresno, where community ties run deep and family life tends to center around neighborhood schools. Jackson Elementary serves the younger grades here, and while its academic scores sit below state averages, it's the kind of school where families who are active in their child's education and connected to the local community can make a real difference. Families drawn to a tight-knit, working-class community with easy access to the Sierra Nevada foothills — and who are ready to engage closely with teachers — may find Jackson a comfortable fit for their younger kids.