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Best 93638 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,073 students in 93638, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 93638, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93638, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93638, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Gr: K-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 East Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
917 E. Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Gr: K-6 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93638, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93638?
17 public schools are located in 93638.
What percentage of students in 93638 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 93638 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93638?
93638 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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