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Elementary schools in Merced, CA

22 elementary schools in Merced, CA, serving roughly 12,935 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.

Schools22
Students12,935
4.9
Median fitwith default priorities

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Common questions

How many elementary schools are in Merced?

Merced has 22 elementary schools serving roughly 12,935 students.

What counts as a "elementary" school?

Any school whose grade span includes grades K–5 (or P–5). K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.

Which is the highest-rated elementary school in Merced?

Franklin Elementary currently has the highest SweetSpot score (6.5/10) among elementary schools in Merced.

How is the ranking computed?

By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.

How is fit calculated for my family?

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

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