For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 812 students in 93636, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93636, CA are Centennial Independent Study, Independence Continuation High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93636 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93636, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93636 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93636, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12220 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
93636, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93636, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93636, CA include Centennial Independent Study, Independence Continuation High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93636?
6 public high schools are located in 93636.
What is the racial composition of students in 93636?
93636 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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