Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Madera, CA · Madera Unified · Grades K-6
4,955th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
Cottonwood Creek Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Creek Elementary 4,955th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 12th in 2025.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Cottonwood Creek Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 682 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.9% | 90.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Typical home value $365K in zip 93638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Parkwood ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.5 mi away3,724th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 1Madera County Independent AcademyMadera County Superintendent of Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter5,540th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 8% - 1Sierra Vista ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.9 mi away5,348th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 13% - 3Virginia Lee Rose ElementaryMadera Unified · 2 mi away4,459th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 3Millview ElementaryMadera Unified · 2.6 mi away4,318th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 25% - 3Alpha ElementaryMadera Unified · 2.6 mi away4,102nd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 2James MadisonMadera Unified · 2.8 mi away4,573rd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 2George Washington ElementaryMadera Unified · 3.4 mi away4,871st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary in?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is Cottonwood Creek Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Creek Elementary 4,955th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Creek Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (682 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cottonwood Creek Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93638 is $365K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.