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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madera Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 24,958 students in Madera, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 383 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, Stone Creek Elementary School and Ranchos Middle School. 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madera 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 Public Schools in Madera, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Gr: K-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12455 Road 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 822-4141
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12220 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8594 Road 23
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 North Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Berenda Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1822 National Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Gr: K-6 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29551 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Madera High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 South L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Gr: K-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Gr: K-6 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13878 Road 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Matilda Torres High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16645 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Gr: 9-12 | 2,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Alpha Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Gr: K-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Liberty Ln.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4600
Gr: K-6 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Gr: 7-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18440 Road 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
James Madison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4630
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Millview Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Gr: K-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E. South St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Nishimoto Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26460 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Gr: K-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Enterprise Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3434.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Madera South High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
755 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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, Stone Creek Elementary School and Ranchos Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madera?
48 public schools are located in Madera.
What percentage of students in Madera go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Madera are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madera?
Madera 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).
Which public schools in Madera are often viewed compared to one another?

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