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Best Madera County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public middle schools serving 9,619 students in Madera County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madera County, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Ranchos Middle School and Centennial Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Madera County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12455 Road 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Gr: 4-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 822-4141
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8594 Road 23
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Home Charter (Alternative)
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Wasuma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43109 Hwy. 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1585
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Raymond-knowles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31828 Road 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31800 Road 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29551 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13878 Road 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Oak Creek Intermediate
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40094 Indian Springs Rd.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Gr: 7-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18440 Road 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
James Madison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4630
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Enterprise Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2626.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Yosemite Falls Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Gr: K-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Coarsegold Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Gould Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
117 West Dunham
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madera County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madera County, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Ranchos Middle School and Centennial Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in Madera County?
37 public middle schools are located in Madera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?

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