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Madera Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 440 students in Madera, CA, 2% of all K-12 students in Madera, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Madera, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Madera Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joachim School
St. Joachim School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
310 N I St
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-7628
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Map of Crossroads Christian School
Crossroads Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Sports: 6
Christian
17755 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-1624
(12)
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Map of Foothill Christian Academy
Foothill Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students
Christian
17287 Anaconda Rd
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 708-8370
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Map of Remnant Christian School
Remnant Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
518 Noble St Ste #114
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-2690
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Madera, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
440
Students
-13.2% (-67 students) 10-yr
$16,500
Avg. Tuition
83%
Students of Color
+13.7% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madera)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
440 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025110180179
2024110175172
2023129181174
2022127189185
2021127185180
2020127179171
2019137179175
2018106173172
2017119179180
201685173178
201585162167
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% Students of Color
83%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202583%51%34%
202483%51%34%
202382%50%33%
202254%48%33%
202154%48%32%
202054%48%32%
201954%48%31%
201858%47%31%
201776%50%32%
201673%49%32%
201573%49%32%
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0.52
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.520.740.65
20240.520.740.65
20230.570.740.65
20220.690.730.64
20210.690.730.64
20200.690.730.64
20190.680.730.63
20180.670.730.63
20170.690.720.61
20160.660.720.61
20150.660.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
20234%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
293 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202566%16%9%
202466%16%9%
202362%16%9%
202235%16%8%
202135%16%9%
202035%16%9%
201941%16%8%
201844%17%8%
201727%17%8%
201629%17%8%
201529%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
79 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
18%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%37%52%
202418%37%52%
202319%38%52%
202226%40%54%
202126%40%54%
202026%40%54%
201926%41%56%
201826%41%56%
201735%43%58%
201647%43%58%
201547%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
48 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%29%26%
202411%29%26%
202314%28%25%
202235%28%25%
202135%27%25%
202035%27%24%
201931%26%24%
201828%26%23%
201735%24%22%
201620%24%22%
201520%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadera, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,500
$18,344
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madera, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Madera, CA is St. Joachim School.
How many private schools are located in Madera?
4 private schools are located in Madera.
What percentage of students in Madera go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Madera are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madera?
100% of private schools in Madera are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Madera are often viewed compared to one another?

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