For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,823 students in 95344, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95344, CA are El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95344 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95344, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95344, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Farmland
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 384-5500
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 384-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,811 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Merced High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1800
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,955 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1700
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95344, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95344, CA include El Capitan High School, Merced High School and Golden Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 95344?
4 public schools are located in 95344.
What is the racial composition of students in 95344?
95344 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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