For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,344 students in Madera, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Madera have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Madera, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Madera, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 1-6
Enterprise Secondary (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Gr: 6-12
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Gr: 9-12
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Gr: 7-12
Ripperdan High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Gr: 9-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Madera, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Madera?
6 public charter schools are located in Madera.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera?
Madera public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).