Raymond-Knowles Elementary

Raymond is a tiny foothill community tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills near Bass Lake, and Raymond-Knowles Elementary reflects that small-town character — a single K-8 school serving a tight-knit rural community where everybody knows everybody. Families who value a close-knit setting where kids don't get lost in the shuffle, and who appreciate the slower pace of foothill living, will feel right at home here. While academic scores sit in the mid-range statewide, the school's strength lies in its community roots, making it a natural fit for families drawn to the quieter, outdoorsy lifestyle of Madera County's mountain edge.