For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 47,980 students in Modesto, CA (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,489 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Modesto, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Modesto, CA are Sonoma Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and James C. Enochs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Modesto, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 Midboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
James C. Enochs High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1010.
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1212.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #1313.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #1414.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N.view Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1515.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: #1616.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1717.
Joseph A. Gregori High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Pirrone Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Grades: 9-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #1919.
Modesto High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,517 students
Rank: #2020.
Alice N. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2121.
Christine Sipherd Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Enslen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Coldwell Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Rank: #2424.
Capistrano Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Capistrano Dr.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 521-8664
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 521-8664
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #2525.
Great Valley - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Grades: K-8
| 811 students
Rank: #2626.
Stanislaus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #2727.
Virginia Parks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #2828.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #2929.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #3030.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #3131.
Peter Johansen High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #3232.
Valley College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3333.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3434.
Sylvan Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #3535.
La Loma Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Encina Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1906
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1906
Grades: 7-8
| 665 students
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Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Modesto, CA include Sonoma Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and James C. Enochs High School.
How many public schools are located in Modesto, CA?
75 public schools are located in Modesto, CA.
What percentage of students in Modesto, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Modesto, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto, CA?
Modesto, CA public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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