Best Public Charter Schools in Madera, CA (2025-26)

Best Madera Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,344 students in Madera, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Madera, CA public charter schools have an score of 19% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Madera have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Madera, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sherman Thomas Stem Academy

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
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10/

Top 10%

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51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490

Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Sherman Thomas Charter High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
:

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26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626

Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Sherman Thomas Charter

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192

Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #44.

Pioneer Technical Center

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600

Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #55.

Liberty Charter

Charter School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
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26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070

Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

Madera County Independent Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640

Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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Madera, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570

Gr: 1-6

Independence High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533

Gr: 9-12

Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570

Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Madera Adult (Closed 2009)

955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425

Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600

Gr: 7-12

Ripperdan Elementary School (Closed 2008)

26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059

Gr: K-8

Ripperdan High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059

Gr: 9-12

Special Education (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051

Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580

Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter.

How many public charter schools are located in Madera?

6 public charter schools are located in Madera.

What is the racial composition of students in Madera?

Madera public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).