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Best Madera County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 467 students in Madera County, CA.
100% of private elementary schools in Madera County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Madera County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chowchilla Sda School
Chowchilla Sda School
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
22310 Road 13
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(209) 247-8992
(2)
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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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Madera County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Joshua School
Joshua School
Gr: K-10 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
32072 Maranatha Dr
North Fork, CA 93643
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Map of Master's Grace Academy
Master's Grace Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 5 students
Christian
33952 Elderberry Ln
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4317
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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearMadera County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20188
20177
20169
201510
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# Students
467 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202593204199
202493199192
202383206193
202281213205
202181209201
202081202188
201988201193
201859194190
201773201199
201661193196
201556180183
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% Average Students of Color
82%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202582%50%33%
202482%49%32%
202381%49%32%
202255%47%32%
202155%47%31%
202055%46%31%
201956%48%31%
201860%46%30%
201774%49%31%
201672%49%31%
201571%49%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202519:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202319:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:111:1
201915:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201714:112:111:1
201614:112:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,500
$17,768

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.740.64
20240.520.740.64
20230.580.740.63
20220.700.720.62
20210.700.730.62
20200.700.730.62
20190.690.720.61
20180.680.720.60
20170.700.710.59
20160.660.710.59
20150.660.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20254%12%5%
20244%12%5%
20236%12%5%
20224%10%5%
20214%10%5%
20204%10%5%
20192%11%4%
20182%11%4%
20172%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
311 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202566%17%9%
202466%17%9%
202360%17%9%
202235%17%8%
202135%17%9%
202035%17%9%
201941%17%8%
201843%17%8%
201728%17%8%
201630%17%8%
201530%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
88 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
19%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202519%40%55%
202419%40%55%
202319%40%55%
202226%43%57%
202126%43%57%
202026%43%58%
201926%44%59%
201827%45%59%
201735%46%61%
201647%46%61%
201547%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadera County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202510%24%22%
202410%24%22%
202314%24%22%
202234%23%22%
202134%23%20%
202034%23%19%
201929%21%20%
201826%20%20%
201733%20%19%
201618%20%18%
201518%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Madera County, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Madera County, CA include St. Joachim School and Chowchilla Sda School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madera County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Madera County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madera County?
100% of private elementary schools in Madera County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?

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