For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,039 students in 93638, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 93638, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93638, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter 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
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
93638, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 93638, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 93638, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 93638?
4 public charter schools are located in 93638.
What is the racial composition of students in 93638?
93638 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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