Valley Children's Hospital, formerly Children's Hospital Central California is a stand-alone, pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital located in Madera County, California. The hospital has 358 pediatric beds and is affiliated the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Valley Children's Hospital serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Children's Hospital ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Children's Hospital's student population of 3 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Children's Hospital is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Children's Hospital?
3 students attend Valley Children's Hospital.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Valley Children's Hospital students are Hispanic.
What grades does Valley Children's Hospital offer ?
Valley Children's Hospital offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Children's Hospital part of?
Valley Children's Hospital is part of Golden Valley Unified School District.
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