Top 3 Best 95344 California Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,785 students in 95344, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95344, CA are El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95344 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95344, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95344, CA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Capitan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W. Farmland
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 384-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,839 students
Rank: #22.
Merced High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 E. Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95344, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95344, CA include El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 95344?
4 public schools are located in 95344.
What is the racial composition of students in 95344?
95344 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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