Top 10 Best 93638 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,587 students in 93638, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 93638, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93638, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and John J. Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93638, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Millview Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Grades: K-6
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Berenda Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Grades: K-6
| 734 students
Rank: #77.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #88.
James Monroe Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 N. Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #99.
Nishimoto Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26460 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Grades: K-6
| 703 students
Rank: #1010.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 E. Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Grades: K-6
| 724 students
Rank: #1111.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Grades: 7-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
917 E. Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Grades: K-6
| 707 students
Rank: #1313.
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Grades: 7-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1515.
George Washington Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E. S. St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #1616.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Grades: 10-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
16645 Rd. 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Grades: 9-12
| 1,510 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 93638 California

93638, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 93638, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93638, CA?
17 public schools are located in 93638, CA.
What percentage of students in 93638, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 93638, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93638, CA?
93638, CA public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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