| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Unified School District | Madera | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 2,566 | 10 | K–12 | 1 |
| Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary School District | Chowchilla | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 397 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Chawanakee Unified School District | North Fork | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,433 | 9 | K–12 | 2 |
| Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary School District | Raymond | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 79 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District | Ahwahnee | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 846 | 4 | K–8 | 4 |
| Madera Unified School District | Madera | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 20,151 | 28 | K–12 | 2 |
| Chowchilla Elementary School District | Chowchilla | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 2,155 | 5 | K–8 | 0 |
| Chowchilla Union High School District | Chowchilla | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,145 | 2 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Yosemite Unified School District | Coarsegold | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,385 | 9 | K–12 | 2 |
How Madera County compares
Together they enroll 30,157 students across 70 schools. The largest is Madera Unified School District with 20,151 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Madera County, California
Madera County has 9 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madera County is Golden Valley Unified School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madera County, CA?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Madera County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Madera County, CA?
Of the districts serving Madera County, Golden Valley Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.