For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,070 students in 95348, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95348, CA are Rudolph Rivera Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Joe Stefani. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95348 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95348, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95348, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Grades: K-6
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Franklin Rd.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Grades: K-3
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Stefani
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2768 Ranchero Ln.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Grades: 3-6
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95348, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95348, CA include Rudolph Rivera Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Joe Stefani.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95348?
3 public elementary schools are located in 95348.
What is the racial composition of students in 95348?
95348 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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