Merced County Public Schools
Merced County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
114
public schools
Total Enrollment
59,654
students
School Districts
22
districts
How to use the Merced 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.
Merced County has 22 district entries. Merced City Elementary is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.
School records are spread across 15 listed communities. Merced has the most listed schools, with 40 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 58 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 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
12 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
114
in Merced County
Reported Enrollment
59,654
108 schools reporting
School Districts
22
districts
Charter Schools
3
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
22 School Districts in Merced County
Merced Union High
Los Banos Unified
Merced City Elementary
Atwater Elementary
Weaver Union
Livingston Union
Delhi Unified
Hilmar Unified
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
Winton
114 Public Schools in Merced County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 114 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater High | Profile | Merced Union High | Atwater, 95301Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,095 |
| Golden Valley High | Profile | Merced Union High | Merced, 95344City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,956 |
| Merced High | Profile | Merced Union High | Merced, 95344City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,894 |
| El Capitan High | Profile | Merced Union High | Merced, 95344City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,839 |
| Pacheco High | Profile | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,799 |
| Buhach Colony High | Profile | Merced Union High | Atwater, 95301Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,746 |
| Los Banos High | Profile | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,617 |
| Livingston High | Profile | Merced Union High | Livingston, 95334Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,156 |
| Pioneer Elementary | Profile | Weaver Union | Merced, 95341City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 1,126 |
| Weaver Middle | Profile | Weaver Union | Merced, 95341City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,003 |
| Farmdale Elementary | Profile | Weaver Union | Merced, 95341City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 1,001 |
| Elim Elementary | Profile | Hilmar Unified | Hilmar, 95324Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 943 |
| Grasslands Elementary | Listed only | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 892 |
| McSwain Elementary | Listed only | McSwain Union Elementary | Merced, 95341Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 883 |
| Los Banos Junior High | Listed only | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 862 |
| Merced County Special Education | Listed only | Merced County Office of Education | Merced, 95341City: Small | KG–12 | Special Education | 848 |
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Listed only | Merced City Elementary | Merced, 95348City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 840 |
| Livingston Middle | Listed only | Livingston Union | Livingston, 95334Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 833 |
| Creekside Junior High | Listed only | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 817 |
| R. M. Miano Elementary | Listed only | Los Banos Unified | Los Banos, 93635Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 803 |
Atwater High
Merced Union High
Atwater, 95301 / Suburb: Midsize
Golden Valley High
Merced Union High
Merced, 95344 / City: Small
Merced High
Merced Union High
Merced, 95344 / City: Small
El Capitan High
Merced Union High
Merced, 95344 / City: Small
Pacheco High
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
Buhach Colony High
Merced Union High
Atwater, 95301 / Suburb: Midsize
Los Banos High
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
Livingston High
Merced Union High
Livingston, 95334 / Suburb: Small
Pioneer Elementary
Weaver Union
Merced, 95341 / City: Small
Weaver Middle
Weaver Union
Merced, 95341 / City: Small
Farmdale Elementary
Weaver Union
Merced, 95341 / City: Small
Elim Elementary
Hilmar Unified
Hilmar, 95324 / Rural: Fringe
Grasslands Elementary
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
McSwain Elementary
McSwain Union Elementary
Merced, 95341 / Rural: Fringe
Los Banos Junior High
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
Merced County Special Education
Merced County Office of Education
Merced, 95341 / City: Small
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Merced City Elementary
Merced, 95348 / City: Small
Livingston Middle
Livingston Union
Livingston, 95334 / Suburb: Small
Creekside Junior High
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
R. M. Miano Elementary
Los Banos Unified
Los Banos, 93635 / Town: Distant
Merced County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Merced 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 Merced County public school directory?
The directory lists 114 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 Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 12 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 Merced County?
Start with the 22 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 Merced 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.
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.