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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madera County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 32,273 students in Madera County, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 409 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Madera County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madera County, 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 County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Madera County (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.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20513 Road 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Gr: K-3 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33030 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Glacier High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Evergreen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Gr: 4-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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: #1515.
Yosemite High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49495 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Wasuma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43109 Hwy. 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
Raymond-knowles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31828 Road 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31800 Road 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Ahwahnee High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50407 Hangtree Ln.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Madera County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Madera County, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Stone Creek Elementary School and Ranchos Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madera County?
80 public schools are located in Madera County.
What percentage of students in Madera County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Madera County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?

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