For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,768 students in 95348, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 571 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 95348, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95348, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Rudolph Rivera Elementary School and Rudolph Rivera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95348 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95348, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95348, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Franklin Rd.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Gr: K-3 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Gr: 7-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Joe Stefani
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2768 Ranchero Ln.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Gr: 3-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95348, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95348, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Rudolph Rivera Elementary School and Rudolph Rivera Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95348?
4 public schools are located in 95348.
What percentage of students in 95348 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 95348 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95348?
95348 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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