For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,221 students in 93638, CA (there are , serving 115 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 Berenda 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 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Berenda Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1819 North Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Grades: K-6
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Matilda Torres High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16645 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 813 students
Rank: #88.
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Nishimoto Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26460 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Grades: K-6
| 712 students
Rank: #1010.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 E. South St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1313.
Millview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 917 students
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 East Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 E. Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Grades: K-6
| 739 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Grades: 10-12
| 164 students
93638, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93638, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93638, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Berenda Elementary School.
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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