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Madera County Public Schools

Madera County, California

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

81

public schools

Total Enrollment

32,125

students

School Districts

16

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Madera County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Madera County has 16 district entries. Madera Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Madera has the most listed schools, with 47 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 37 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 10 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 10 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

81

in Madera County

Reported Enrollment

32,125

81 schools reporting

School Districts

16

districts

Charter Schools

10

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary37
Middle10
High24
Other10

16 School Districts in Madera County

Madera Unified

28 schools
20,138 students

Golden Valley Unified

10 schools
2,566 students

Chowchilla Elementary

5 schools
2,155 students

Chawanakee Unified

9 schools
1,432 students

Yosemite Unified

9 schools
1,385 students

Chowchilla Union High

2 schools
1,144 students

Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary

4 schools
846 students

Madera County Superintendent of Schools

5 schools
663 students

Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy District

1 school
650 students

Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary

2 schools
397 students

81 Public Schools in Madera County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 81 matching schools

Matilda Torres High

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High2,001 students

Madera South High

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,994 students

Madera High

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,858 students

Chowchilla Union High

Chowchilla Union High

Chowchilla, 93610 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,078 students

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Profile7–8Middle968 students

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle919 students

Lincoln Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary855 students

Jack G. Desmond Middle

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Listed only7–8Middle761 students

Berenda Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary752 students

John Adams Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary742 students

Nishimoto Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary742 students

Virginia Lee Rose Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary742 students

John J. Pershing Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary731 students

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Primary716 students

Alpha Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary702 students

Sierra Vista Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary700 students

Liberty High

Golden Valley Unified

Madera, 93636 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High672 students

James Monroe Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93638 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary661 students

Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy

Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy District

Madera, 93638 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–8Charter650 students

Parkwood Elementary

Madera Unified

Madera, 93637 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–6Primary641 students

Madera County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Madera County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Madera County public school directory?

The directory lists 81 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Madera County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Madera County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Madera County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Madera County?

Start with the 16 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Madera County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Madera County Education OverviewCounty school score: 51/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.