For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 478 students in 93636, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93636, CA are Ranchos Middle School, Centennial Independent Study and Freedom Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93636 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93636, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93636, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Road 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
93636, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93636, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93636, CA include Ranchos Middle School, Centennial Independent Study and Freedom Home.
How many public middle schools are located in 93636?
5 public middle schools are located in 93636.
What is the racial composition of students in 93636?
93636 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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