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Best 95340 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,769 students in 95340, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 822 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95340, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95340, CA are Merced City School District Community Day, Luther Burbank Elementary School and Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95340 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95340, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95340, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merced City School District Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Mercy Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6647
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
609 East Alexander Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6674
Gr: K-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 Parsons Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6620
Gr: K-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Allan Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
848 East Donna Dr.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6700
Gr: K-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mercy Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6330
Gr: 7-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631
Gr: 7-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Ada Givens Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Green St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6610
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
John C. Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 S St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6627
Gr: K-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Leontine Gracey Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
945 West Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6710
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 West 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6667
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Tenaya Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
760 West Eighth St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6687
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Charles Wright Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 East 20th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6615
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Alicia Reyes Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 South N St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6761
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 West Sixth St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6676
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Don Stowell Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 East 11th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 381-2803
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Yosemite High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95340, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95340?
17 public schools are located in 95340.
What percentage of students in 95340 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95340 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95340?
95340 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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