John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera, CA · Madera Unified · Grades K-6
3,664th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
John J. Pershing Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks John J. Pershing Elementary 3,664th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
John J. Pershing Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 432 students tested
John J. Pershing Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 781 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.5% | 92.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 4.2% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near John J. Pershing Elementary
Typical home value $365K in zip 93638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John J. Pershing Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4James Monroe ElementaryMadera Unified · 0.5 mi away3,749th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 30% - 2Sherman Thomas CharterMadera Unified · 1.1 mi away · charter4,898th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 17% - 3Millview ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.2 mi away4,318th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 25% - 3Nishimoto ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.2 mi away4,169th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 30% - 2Liberty CharterMadera Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter4,814th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19% - 2George Washington ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.4 mi away4,871st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 3Virginia Lee Rose ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.9 mi away4,459th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 1Sierra Vista ElementaryMadera Unified · 2.3 mi away5,348th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John J. Pershing Elementary in?
John J. Pershing Elementary is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is John J. Pershing Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John J. Pershing Elementary 3,664th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John J. Pershing Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, White 3%, American Indian 1%, Black 1% (781 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John J. Pershing 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.