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)5 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)10 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 818 students at Roosevelt Junior High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Rose Avenue Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1120 Rose Ave., Modesto, CA 95355

201 Wilson Ave., Modesto, CA 95354

Mark Twain Junior High

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

707 Emerald Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

Roosevelt Junior High

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1330 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Robertson Road Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1821 Robertson Rd., Modesto, CA 95351

James Marshall Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

515 Sutter Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

Aspire University Charter

charter schoolelementaryK-5

819 Sunset Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

2920 Middleboro Pl., Modesto, CA 95355

William Garrison Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1811 Teresa St., Modesto, CA 95350

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1800 Encina Ave., Modesto, CA 95354

120 South Emerald Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

John Fremont Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1220 West Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

1937 West Whitmore Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

450 El Vista Ave., Modesto, CA 95354

515 Coldwell Ave., Modesto, CA 95354

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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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