For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,677 students in 95348, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 571 private students). 82% 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 34%), 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95348, CA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 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 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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?
82% 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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