What types of schools are available in Madera, California?

Madera, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Madera, California

Q: How many schools are in Madera, California?

There are 46 schools in Madera, California, serving 24,958 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Madera?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Madera, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 46 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

24,958

Total Students

Across Madera

18.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

46 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,859 students at Madera South High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Mountain Vista High

publichighGrade 10-12

1901 Clinton Ave., Madera, CA 93638

John J. Pershing Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1505 E. Ellis St., Madera, CA 93638

Ripperdan Community Day

publichighGrade 7-12

26133 Ave. 7, Madera, CA 93637

Eastin Arcola Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

29551 Avenue 8, Madera, CA 93637

Gould Educational Center

publichighK-12

117 West Dunham, Madera, CA 93637

Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)

publichighGrade 7-12

28261 Avenue 14, Madera, CA 93638

Pioneer Technical Center

charter schoolhighK-12

1665 East Olive Ave., Madera, CA 93638

Madera County Independent Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

1635 East Olive Ave., Madera, CA 93638

Virginia Lee Rose Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1001 Lilly St., Madera, CA 93638

755 W. Pecan Ave., Madera, CA 93637

Madera Unified Adult Transition Program

publichighGrade 12-12

955 W. Pecan Ave., Madera, CA 93637

900 Stadium Rd., Madera, CA 93637

26820 Club Dr., Madera, CA 93638

Jack G. Desmond Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

26490 Martin St., Madera, CA 93638

Cesar Chavez Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2600 East Pecan, Madera, CA 93638

26460 Martin St., Madera, CA 93638

Thomas Jefferson Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1407 Sunset Ave., Madera, CA 93637

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

601 Lilly St., Madera, CA 93638

George Washington Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

509 E. South St., Madera, CA 93638

Duane E. Furman Independent Study

publichighK-12

955 West Pecan Ave., Madera, CA 93637

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Madera

Madera, California is home to 46 schools serving over 24,958 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madera, California?

There are 46 schools in Madera, serving 24,958 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Madera?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Madera include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Madera?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Madera is 18.3:1.

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