What types of schools are available in Modesto, California?

Modesto, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Modesto, California

Q: How many schools are in Modesto, California?

There are 75 schools in Modesto, California, serving 50,942 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Modesto?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Modesto, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 75 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

50,942

Total Students

Across Modesto

21.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

75 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)16 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 972 students at Great Valley Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 17:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Elihu Beard Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

915 Bowen Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Bret Harte Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

909 Glenn Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Hart-Ransom Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

3930 Shoemake Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Norman N. Glick Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

400 Frazine Rd., Modesto, CA 95357

Alice N. Stroud Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

815 Frazine Rd., Modesto, CA 95357

Capistrano Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

400 Capistrano Dr., Modesto, CA 95354

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

512 North Mcclure Rd., Modesto, CA 95357

Christine Sipherd Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

3420 East Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95355

Catherine Everett Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1530 Mount Vernon Dr., Modesto, CA 95350

Virginia Parks Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1021 Moffett Rd., Modesto, CA 95351

5218 South Carpenter, Modesto, CA 95358

Stanislaus Alternative Charter

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1325 H St., Modesto, CA 95354

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley

charter schoolhighK-12

2000 West Briggsmore Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

charter schoolmiddleK-8

3200 Tully Rd., Modesto, CA 95350

Great Valley Academy - Salida

charter schoolmiddleK-8

5901 Sisk Rd., Modesto, CA 95356

Aspire Summit Charter Academy

charter schoolelementaryK-5

2036 East Hatch Rd., Modesto, CA 95351

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

819 Sunset Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

1215 Lucerne Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Shackelford Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

100 School Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

1325 Sonoma Ave., Modesto, CA 95355

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Modesto

Modesto, California is home to 75 schools serving over 50,942 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Modesto, California?

There are 75 schools in Modesto, serving 50,942 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Modesto?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Modesto include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Modesto?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Modesto is 21.7:1.

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