For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 32,125 students in Madera County, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 467 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Madera County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Madera County, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Stone Creek Elementary School and Alview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madera County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20513 Rd. 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Grades: K-3
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33030 Rd. 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
Glacier High School Charter
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12861 Ave. 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Grades: 4-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1010.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Evergreen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50200 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28261 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1515.
Yosemite High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50200 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1818.
Minarets Charter High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45077 Rd. 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49495 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46655 Rd. 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Rank: #2121.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Rd. 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2222.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31800 Rd. 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2323.
Raymond-knowles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31828 Rd. 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #2424.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29551 Ave. 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Wasuma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43109 Hwy. 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Rank: #2727.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2828.
La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8594 Rd. 23
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #2929.
Berenda Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #3131.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1819 N. Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #3232.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Grades: K-6
| 731 students
Rank: #3333.
Madera High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,858 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Alpha Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1822 National Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Grades: K-6
| 742 students
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Madera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 10-12
| 25 students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
40356 Rd 331
Bass Lake, CA 93604
(559) 642-1560
Bass Lake, CA 93604
(559) 642-1560
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 308
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 645-1137
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 645-1137
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Cecil Avenue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 879
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Grades: 5-8
| 1 students
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
32996 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6206
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6206
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(510) 879-1131
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(510) 879-1131
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Cougar Springs Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
32996 Rd. 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6209
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6209
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-5544
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Foothill High (Alternative) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
43875 Patrick Ave.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
50407 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Grades: 9-10
| 7 students
50407 Hang Tree Rd.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
33087 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
46655 Rd 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Raymond-knowles Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31828 Rd. 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ripperdan High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Sugar Pine Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 400
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-7104
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-7104
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madera County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Madera County, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Stone Creek Elementary School and Alview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madera County?
81 public schools are located in Madera County.
What percentage of students in Madera County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Madera County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madera County include: Minarets High School vs. Yosemite High School, Madera South High School vs. Madera High School, Yosemite High School vs. Minarets High School
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