For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 32,273 students in Madera County, CA (there are , serving 467 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Road 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20513 Road 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33030 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Glacier High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Evergreen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Yosemite High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12220 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8594 Road 23
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49495 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Wasuma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43109 Hwy. 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Raymond-knowles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31828 Road 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1819 North Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31800 Road 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Ahwahnee High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50407 Hangtree Ln.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Berenda Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Gr: K-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1822 National Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Gr: K-6 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29551 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Madera High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 South L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Gr: K-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Madera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 10-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 1-6
Po Box 308
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 645-1137
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 645-1137
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Cecil Avenue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 879
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Gr: 1-6
32996 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6206
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6206
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
4610 Foothill Blvd
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(510) 879-1131
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(510) 879-1131
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cougar Springs Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
32996 Rd. 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6209
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6209
Gr: 4-8
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Gr: 7-12
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-5544
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Foothill High (Alternative) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
43875 Patrick Ave.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 9-12
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Gr: 9-12
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Gr: 7-12
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
50407 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: 9-10 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
50407 Hang Tree Rd.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: 9-10 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
33087 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
46655 Rd 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Raymond-knowles Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31828 Rd. 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Gr: K-8
Ripperdan High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Gr: 9-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Sugar Pine Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 400
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-7104
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-7104
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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?
81 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madera County include: Minarets High School vs. Yosemite High School, Madera South High School vs. Madera High School, Yosemite High School vs. Minarets High School
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