For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 268 students in 93637, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93637, CA are Pioneer Technical Center and Madera County Independent Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93637 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93637, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93637, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 93637, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93637, CA include Pioneer Technical Center and Madera County Independent Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 93637?
2 public charter schools are located in 93637.
What is the racial composition of students in 93637?
93637 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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