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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Madera County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 10,432 students in Madera County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madera County, CA are Centennial Independent Study, Mountain Oaks High School and Minarets Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Madera County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Madera County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Chowchilla Union High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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%
Rank: #2020.
Yosemite Falls Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Gateway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Gr: 10-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Gould Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
117 West Dunham
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell High Community Day
Alternative School
39890 Road 428
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Continuation High School
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madera Unified Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Gr: 12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Manzanita Community Day
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond Granite High School
Alternative School
38828 Road 600
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Children's Hospital
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: K-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madera County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madera County, CA include Centennial Independent Study, Mountain Oaks High School and Minarets Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madera County?
33 public high schools are located in Madera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?

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