Best Schools in Madera County, CA
Madera County, CA has a total of 88 schools including 27 high schools, 21 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 34,169 students attend Madera County, CA schools. On average, schools in Madera County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Madera County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Madera County, CA
Madera County, CA has 27 high schools with 9,948 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Madera County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Madera County don't meet expectations.
1. Yosemite High
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Yosemite Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Minarets Charter High
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Chawanakee Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
3. Liberty High
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
4. Minarets High
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Chawanakee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
5. Sherman Thomas Charter High
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Sherman Thomas Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
6. Chowchilla Union High
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Chowchilla Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
7. Glacier High School Charter
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Glacier High School Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
8. Gateway High (continuation)
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Chowchilla Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
9. Juvenile Hall (endeavor/voyager Secondary)
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Madera County Superintendent Of Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 16 Students
10. Firebaugh High
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Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madera County, CA
Madera County, CA has 21 middle schools with 7,730 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Madera County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Madera County exceed expectations.
1. Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
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Sherman Thomas Stem Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Dairyland Elementary
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Alview-dairyland Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 241 Students
3. Ranchos Middle
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 352 Students
4. Oak Creek Intermediate
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Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
5. Firebaugh Middle
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Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
6. Jack G. Desmond Middle
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Madera Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 761 Students
7. Fairmead Elementary
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Chowchilla Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
8. Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Madera Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 968 Students
9. Wilson Middle
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Chowchilla Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 493 Students
10. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Madera Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madera County, CA
Madera County, CA has 30 elementary schools with 15,166 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Madera County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Madera County exceed expectations.
1. Webster Elementary
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 619 Students
2. Sierra View Elementary
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Golden Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 383 Students
3. Raymond-knowles Elementary
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Raymond-knowles Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 79 Students
4. Rivergold Elementary
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Yosemite Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 392 Students
5. Wasuma Elementary
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Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 287 Students
6. Alview Elementary
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Alview-dairyland Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 156 Students
7. Oakhurst Elementary
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Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
8. Mountain Home Charter (alternative)
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Mountain Home Charter (alternative) District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
9. Coarsegold Elementary
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Yosemite Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 271 Students
10. Hillside Elementary
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Chawanakee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madera County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madera County, CA has a total population of 156,255 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madera County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madera County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madera County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madera County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Madera County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 28%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Actual Test Scores: 54%
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