Districts in Merced County9 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District | Ballico-Cressey | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Hilmar Unified School District | Hilmar | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2 |
| El Nido Elementary School District | El Nido | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1 |
| Le Grand Union High School District | Le Grand Union | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2 |
| Los Banos Unified School District | Los Banos | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| Merced Union High School District | Merced Union | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 8 |
| Delhi Unified School District | Delhi | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District | Dos Palos-Oro Loma | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 3 |
| Gustine Unified School District | Gustine | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1 |
Zip Codes in Merced County
School Districts in Merced County, California
Merced County has 9 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Merced County is Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (California CAASPP 2023–24 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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