For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,888 students in 95341, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95341, CA are Merced County Juvenile Court, Mcswain Elementary School and Plainsburg Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 95341 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95341, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95341, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merced County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2840 West Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4528
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4528
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
922 Scott Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 354-2700
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 354-2700
Gr: K-8 | 939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Plainsburg Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3708 South Plainsburg Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 389-4707
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Gerard Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Gr: K-5 | 1,062 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3076 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winder Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7170
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7170
Gr: K-5 | 970 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Merced Scholars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Floyd A. Schelby
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6738 North Sultana Dr.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 394-1800
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 394-1800
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Valley Atwater Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Matthew Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Los Banos Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 West H St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 827-5600
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 827-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Merced Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Wardrobe Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4500
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4500
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Merced County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
632 West 13th St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6711
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6711
Gr: K-12 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Come Back Charter
Charter School
350 West Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Merced County Rop
Vocational School
632 West 13th St.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6740
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-6740
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95341, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95341, CA include Merced County Juvenile Court, Mcswain Elementary School and Plainsburg Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95341?
15 public schools are located in 95341.
What is the racial composition of students in 95341?
95341 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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