For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,081 students in 93638, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93638, 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93638, CA Public Charter Schools (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
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 93638, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93638, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter High School and Sherman Thomas Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 93638?
4 public charter schools are located in 93638.
What is the racial composition of students in 93638?
93638 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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