Best 95351 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,982 students in 95351, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 740 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95351, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95351, CA are Aspire University Charter, Virginia Parks Elementary School and Robertson Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95351 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95351, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95351, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Parks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Robertson Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Robertson Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Modesto High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Gr: 9-12 | 2,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 South Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Gr: K-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Mark Twain Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918
Gr: 7-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95351 California

95351, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Gr: K-1
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 66%
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95351, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95351?
11 public schools are located in 95351.
What percentage of students in 95351 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95351 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95351?
95351 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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