| 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 |
| Chawanakee Unified School District | Friant | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,433 | 9 | K–12 | 3 |
| Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District | Oakhurst | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 846 | 4 | K–8 | 1 |
| Madera Unified School District | Madera | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 20,151 | 28 | K–12 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
How Madera County compares
Together they enroll 27,526 students across 62 schools. The largest is Madera Unified School District with 20,151 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Madera County, California
Madera County has 6 public school districts covering 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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