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Schools in Merced, CA

35 public schools in Merced serve roughly 23,000 students. SweetSpot scores each one against your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.

Schools35
Students22,862
Districts6
4.3
Median fitwith default priorities

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Common questions

How many public schools are in Merced?

Merced has 35 public schools serving roughly 23,000 students.

What's the largest school district in Merced?

Merced City Elementary is the largest, with 19 schools.

What grade levels are covered?

Schools in Merced span elementary, middle, and high school. SweetSpot's data covers every public school registered with the California Department of Education.

How does SweetSpot score schools?

SweetSpot scores every California public school on a 0–10 scale across academics, school size, teacher pay, suspension rates, attendance, graduation, and student demographics. Each school's score is based on its actual data, not peer-relative ranking.

How is fit calculated for my family?

You pick which metrics matter to you and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom fit score (0–10) for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.

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