For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,677 students in 95348, CA (there are , serving 571 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 95348, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95348, CA are Rudolph Rivera Elementary School, Rudolph Rivera Middle School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95348 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95348, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95348, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Grades: K-6
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6680
Grades: 7-8
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Franklin Rd.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-6623
Grades: K-3
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Stefani
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2768 Ranchero Ln.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
Grades: 3-6
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95348, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95348, CA include Rudolph Rivera Elementary School, Rudolph Rivera Middle School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95348?
4 public schools are located in 95348.
What percentage of students in 95348 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 95348 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95348?
95348 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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