california Date: 05-29-2025

Top Rated 15 Schools in Madera, CA - A Guide for Parents and Students

SchoolAddress
1Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy26247 Ellis St, Madera, CA 93638
2Norman M Gould Educational Center117 W Dunham St, Madera, CA 93637
3Kids Kare Madera1844 N Schnoor St, Madera, CA 93637
4MUSD Transportation Dept1200 Gill Ave, Madera, CA 93637
5Madera Adult School2037 W Cleveland Ave, Madera, CA 93637
6Mis Angelitos Migrant Head StartE Adell St, Madera, CA 93638
7Golden Valley Educational12220 Rd 36, Madera, CA 93636
8Full Circle Pre Kindergarten125 S J St, Madera, CA 93637
9VERDELL MCKELVEY head startMadera, CA 93638
10Small Fry Nursery School13878 Rd 21 1/2, Madera, CA 93637
11Performing ArtsRd 26, Madera, CA 93638
12Madera Aquatic Team200 S L St, Madera, CA 93637
13John Adams Elementary School1822 National Ave, Madera, CA 93637
14Parkwood Elementary School1150 E Pecan Ave, Madera, CA 93637
15James Monroe Elementary School1819 N Lake St, Madera, CA 93638

1.Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy

Address: 26247 Ellis St, Madera, CA 93638

(29) Reviews Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy:

Rachel Placido Uniforms that are great! I love that I dont worry about having my kids ruin their good clothes. Homemade made like food obviously they had to have covid friendly food or what you call food that came in packages. My daughter enjoys going to school here shes been here since kinder shes now in 2nd grade her little sister will be kinder this year and we cant wait to see what is in store for both of my girls.
5 /5
Arzi It was honestly a good school but it could have been better with, BETTER staff. The aids are kind and really display H.E.A.R.T! As well as the janitors, office attendants, and the counselors! On the down side this school had various issues and incidents from the students AND the teachers.
1 /5
Blanca Ayala Love this school,my children have learned so much from this academy . Thanks to all the teachers for caring for all childrens as if they were their own. Go ETAA/Roadrunners
5 /5

2.Norman M Gould Educational Center

Address: 117 W Dunham St, Madera, CA 93637

Review images Norman M Gould Educational Center

(13) Reviews Norman M Gould Educational Center:

Gloria Torres Wonderful place full of amazing people! The staff is incredible with the students and truly patient& understanding of their very unique needs.
5 /5
Sandy My son attended the early start program at Gould and he loved it! I love seeing him so happy. The teachers and staff are wonderful! :)
5 /5
Brandon Wyant I did some work here in there parking lot and the staff and bus drivers were awesome!!!
5 /5

3.Kids Kare Madera

Address: 1844 N Schnoor St, Madera, CA 93637

Review images Kids Kare Madera

(11) Reviews Kids Kare Madera:

foreverarmy suga Love kidskare I would leave my son there but currently iam not working so I had to take him out and I just love it the teachers are nice and I feel like they take good care of them once I start working then I can put my son in there again
5 /5
Rebeca My daughter started at 2 years old, and she absolutely loves it! The staff and teachers are so kind and helpful. My daughter has learned so much.. intellectually and socially. Totally recommend it!
5 /5
Janet Montano Amazing experience. My child started when he was 2. Not only do they accept them without being potty trained, but they train them also. He is almost 5 now and enjoys going each day. The teachers and staff at Kids Kare are great. I always recommend family and friends.
5 /5

4.MUSD Transportation Dept

Address: 1200 Gill Ave, Madera, CA 93637

(8) Reviews MUSD Transportation Dept:

Kayla IGZ I dont like their drivers on #33 because they do not arrive on time....My corrent driver is either 40 or 1 hour late...And I think that is absolutely ridiculous...There is no reason to be 1 hour late, its different if there is an emergency but in this case it was not...
1 /5
Bre M Always an hour late. The kids stand in the heat and wait 40-50 mins just to get on a bus. Unorganized
1 /5
A R Bus #20 just now..tailgating me. Then I put my blinker on to turn right, into my driveway, and theyre still tailgating me, almost rear ended me until they decided to swerve around me, pretty much creating their own lane. I had to turn into my driveway so fast in order to not get hit by the bus that had to have been going 40 mph on D st between Ellis and Sherwood Its a residential street. This is the third time in a couple of weeks that Ive had ti complain about a bus driver. They all need more training or better training. I promise if I get hit by a bus I will sue. Not only that but Ive also seen many musd drivers whom are pulled over with no lights on, but turn signals on ready to pull out, and theyll suddenly turn red lights on to make everyone stop. And instead of letting kids out, they pull out in front of traffic. who do you guys have driving for you?! Seriously!
1 /5

5.Madera Adult School

Address: 2037 W Cleveland Ave, Madera, CA 93637

Review images Madera Adult School

6.Mis Angelitos Migrant Head Start

Address: E Adell St, Madera, CA 93638

(7) Reviews Mis Angelitos Migrant Head Start:

Maria Perez Wonderful staff, beautiful center and great food.
5 /5

7.Golden Valley Educational

Address: 12220 Rd 36, Madera, CA 93636

(2) Reviews Golden Valley Educational:

Aurora Hernandez Great school district for the kids
5 /5

8.Full Circle Pre Kindergarten

Address: 125 S J St, Madera, CA 93637

(2) Reviews Full Circle Pre Kindergarten:

Thomanesha Goins My son use to go here.... I love this place.
5 /5
Rosie Great teachers!
5 /5

9.VERDELL MCKELVEY head start

Address: Madera, CA 93638

(1) Reviews VERDELL MCKELVEY head start:

Peanut Barnett Such a beautiful place to start your kids off on the right path
5 /5

10.Small Fry Nursery School

Address: 13878 Rd 21 1/2, Madera, CA 93637

11.Performing Arts

Address: Rd 26, Madera, CA 93638

12.Madera Aquatic Team

Address: 200 S L St, Madera, CA 93637

13.John Adams Elementary School

Address: 1822 National Ave, Madera, CA 93637

14.Parkwood Elementary School

Address: 1150 E Pecan Ave, Madera, CA 93637

15.James Monroe Elementary School

Address: 1819 N Lake St, Madera, CA 93638