For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 24,097 students in Madera, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 388 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Madera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Madera, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Freedom Home and Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Madera have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madera, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #99.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Liberty Ln.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4600
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4600
Grades: K-6
| 797 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29551 Ave. 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
| 211 students
Rank: #1313.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1822 National Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Grades: K-6
| 746 students
Rank: #1414.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #1515.
Millview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Grades: K-6
| 671 students
Rank: #1616.
Berenda Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1919.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Rd. 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Grades: K-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2020.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18440 Rd. 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2121.
Madera South High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,383 students
Rank: #2222.
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Grades: K-6
| 734 students
Rank: #2323.
Madera High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,939 students
Rank: #2424.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #2525.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 N. Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #2626.
Nishimoto Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26460 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Grades: K-6
| 703 students
Rank: #2727.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Grades: 7-8
| 952 students
Rank: #2828.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #2929.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E. Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Grades: K-6
| 724 students
Rank: #3030.
Alpha Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
Rank: #3131.
Enterprise Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28261 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3232.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Grades: 7-8
| 787 students
Rank: #3333.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 E. Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Grades: K-6
| 707 students
Rank: #3434.
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #3535.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
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Madera, 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 2021)
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
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 2021)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2021)
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, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Madera, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Freedom Home and Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary).
How many public schools are located in Madera, CA?
47 public schools are located in Madera, CA.
What percentage of students in Madera, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Madera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madera, CA?
Madera, CA public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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