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Best 93637 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,578 students in 93637, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 266 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93637, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93637, CA are Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary), La Vina Elementary School and John Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93637 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93637, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93637, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93637, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93637?
20 public schools are located in 93637.
What percentage of students in 93637 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93637 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93637?
93637 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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