Best Ceres Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,577 students in Ceres, CA.

The top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA are Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ceres, CA public high schools have an score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ceres have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Ceres, CA public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Central Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ceres, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Whitmore Charter High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
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3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617

Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Central Valley High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
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4033 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900

Gr: 9-12 | 2,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Ceres High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
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2320 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920

Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #44.

Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717

Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #55.

Endeavor Alternative

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805

Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #66.

Argus High (Continuation School)

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800

Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

Ceres Special Education

Special Education School

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2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500

Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ceres, California

Ceres, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adult Education (Closed 2013)

2491 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557

John B Allard (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750

Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595

Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Whitmore Charter School Of Personalized Learning (Closed 2023)

Charter School

3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610

Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA?

The top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA include Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School.

How many public high schools are located in Ceres?

7 public high schools are located in Ceres.

What is the racial composition of students in Ceres?

Ceres public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Ceres are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ceres include: Ceres High School vs. Central Valley High School, Central Valley High School vs. Ceres High School