What types of schools are available in Merced, California?

Merced, 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 Merced, California

Q: How many schools are in Merced, California?

There are 35 schools in Merced, California, serving 22,862 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Merced?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Merced, 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 35 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

22,862

Total Students

Across Merced

21.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

35 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)4 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)9 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 1,943 students at Merced High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Plainsburg Union Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

3708 South Plainsburg Rd., Merced, CA 95341

publicmiddleGrade 3-6

2768 Ranchero Ln., Merced, CA 95348

Rudolph Rivera Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

945 Buena Vista Dr., Merced, CA 95348

2121 East Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95344

1900 G St., Merced, CA 95340

Independence High (Alternative)

publichighGrade 9-12

1900 G St., Merced, CA 95340

205 West Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95348

Yosemite High (Continuation)

publichighGrade 9-12

1900 G St., Merced, CA 95340

100 West Farmland, Merced, CA 95348

Merced City School District Community Day

publicmiddleK-6

601 Mercy Ave., Merced, CA 95340

2950 Gerard Ave., Merced, CA 95341

100 Winder Ave., Merced, CA 95341

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3076 East Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95341

Merced County Special Education

publichighK-12

632 West 13Th St., Merced, CA 95341

Merced County Juvenile Court

publichighK-12

2840 West Sandy Mush Rd., Merced, CA 95340

Merced Scholars Charter

charter schoolhighK-12

1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H, Merced, CA 95341

Valley Merced Community

publichighK-12

1850 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA 95341

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

350 West Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348

Luther Burbank Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

609 East Alexander Ave., Merced, CA 95340

Ada Givens Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2900 Green St., Merced, CA 95340

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Merced

Merced, California is home to 35 schools serving over 22,862 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 Merced, California?

There are 35 schools in Merced, serving 22,862 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Merced?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Merced 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 Merced?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Merced is 21.4:1.

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