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Best Madera County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,991 students in Madera County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Madera County, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Minarets Charter High School and Glacier High School Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Madera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Madera County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41267 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 642-1422
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madera County, CA

Madera County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 10-12
| 25 students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
40356 Rd 331
Bass Lake, CA 93604
(559) 642-1560
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 308
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 645-1137
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
P.o. Box 879
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Grades: 5-8
| 1 students
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
32996 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6206
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(510) 879-1131
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
32996 Rd. 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-6209
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
43875 Patrick Ave.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
50407 Rd. 427
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Grades: 9-10
| 7 students
50407 Hang Tree Rd.
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
33087 Rd 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
46655 Rd 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
31828 Rd. 600
Raymond, CA 93653
(559) 689-3336
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
P.o. Box 400
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-7104
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Madera County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Madera County, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Minarets Charter High School and Glacier High School Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Madera County?
10 public charter schools are located in Madera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera County?
Madera County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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