For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public middle schools serving 9,619 students in Madera County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Madera County, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Ranchos Middle School and Centennial Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Road 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Oak Creek Intermediate
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40094 Indian Springs Rd.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Gr: 7-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18440 Road 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Gr: K-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Gr: 7-8 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Enterprise Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2525.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Yosemite Falls Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Gr: 7-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Coarsegold Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3131.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Gould Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
117 West Dunham
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 7-12
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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 middle schools in Madera County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madera County, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Ranchos Middle School and Centennial Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in Madera County?
38 public middle schools are located in Madera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Madera County include: Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs. Jack G. Desmond Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Jack G. Desmond Middle School, Spring Valley Elementary School vs. North Fork Elementary School
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