Top 10 Best Stanislaus County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 191 public schools serving 106,623 students in Stanislaus County, CA (there are 30 private schools, serving 4,189 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stanislaus County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Gratton Charter, Sonoma Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Stanislaus County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 Midboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #55.
Hickman Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13306 Fourth St. Area A
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakdale High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
739 W. G St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 980 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gratton Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1235 E. D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1212.
Bonita Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Fink Rd.
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 837-4401
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1313.
James C. Enochs High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Don Pedro High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3090 Merced Falls Rd.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2864
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Hurd Barrington Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
838 Eucalyptus Ave.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Standiford Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2323.
Northmead Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #2424.
Crossroads Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Grades: K-5
| 736 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2626.
Hughson High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7419 E. Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #2727.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Valley Oak Junior And Senior High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3131.
Hickman Middle School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #3232.
Sierra View Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1323 E. J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Rank: #3535.
Hickman Charter
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Grades: K-8
| 608 students
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Stanislaus County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2491 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
1100 Cahill Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Grades: K
| n/a students
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3090 Merced Falls Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2037
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 1-6
| 402 students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
5021 La Grange Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
30237 Floto St.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Gratton Charter, Sonoma Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stanislaus County, CA?
191 public schools are located in Stanislaus County, CA.
What percentage of students in Stanislaus County, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stanislaus County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County, CA?
Stanislaus County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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