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48 schools in Madera

California · Public K-12

In Madera, public K-12 schools number 48 and serve approximately 24,958 students across 24 elementary, 5 middle, and 12 high.

7-year change in Madera

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
24,958
+1,225 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
46
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 10%
% Hispanic
85%
was 85%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alpha ElementaryElementaryKG-06735
Berenda ElementaryElementaryKG-06709
Centennial Independent StudyCombined01-1225
Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementaryKG-06659
Dixieland ElementaryElementaryKG-08266
Duane E. Furman Independent StudyCombinedKG-12348
Eastin Arcola ElementaryElementaryKG-08225
Enterprise SecondaryHigh06-120
Freedom HomeCombinedKG-1253
George Washington ElementaryElementaryKG-06578
Gould Educational CenterCombinedKG-12351
Hillside ElementaryElementaryKG-08310
Howard ElementaryElementaryKG-08487
Independence Continuation HighHigh09-1245
Jack G. Desmond MiddleMiddle07-08838
James Madison ElementaryElementaryKG-08739
James Monroe ElementaryElementaryKG-06624
John Adams ElementaryElementaryKG-06736
John J. Pershing ElementaryElementaryKG-06788
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)High07-1229
La Vina ElementaryElementaryKG-08203
Liberty CharterElementaryKG-08704
Liberty HighHigh09-12748
Lincoln Community DayHigh07-120
Lincoln ElementaryElementaryKG-06816
Madera County Independent AcademyCombinedKG-1261
Madera HighHigh09-121,869
Madera South HighHigh09-121,859
Madera Unified Adult Transition ProgramHigh12-1215
Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleMiddle07-08865
Matilda Torres HighHigh09-122,017
Millview ElementaryElementaryKG-06594
Mountain Vista HighHigh10-12162
Nishimoto ElementaryElementaryKG-06704
Parkwood ElementaryElementaryKG-06635
Pioneer Technical CenterCombinedKG-12207
Ranchos MiddleMiddle07-08452
Ripperdan Community DayHigh07-1249
Sherman Thomas CharterElementaryKG-08233
Sherman Thomas Charter HighHigh09-1269
Sherman Thomas STEM AcademyMiddle06-0875
Sierra View ElementaryElementaryKG-06365
Sierra Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06740
Stone Creek ElementaryElementaryKG-06672
Thomas Jefferson MiddleMiddle07-08948
Valley Children's HospitalCombinedKG-123
Virginia Lee Rose ElementaryElementaryKG-06714
Webster ElementaryElementaryKG-06634

About Madera

Across Madera, California, 48 public schools instructs about 24,958 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 24 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high, and 7 other.

Schools in Madera average about 520 students each, 10% below the California norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 24,958 students, increased 5% from the 23,733 reported in SY 2017-18. Madera now counts 46 public schools, up from 45 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Madera discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Madera, California?
There are 48 public K-12 schools in Madera, with a combined enrollment of about 24,958.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Madera?
Madera has 24 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high, 7 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Madera?
Matilda Torres High is the largest public school in Madera by enrollment, with approximately 2,017 students.
What school districts serve Madera?
Madera is served by 8 public school districts, including Golden Valley Unified, Madera Unified, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, Chawanakee Unified, Liberty Charter District and 3 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Madera cover?
Public schools in Madera serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Madera?
6 of the 48 public schools in Madera are charter schools.