For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,896 students in 95351, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 95351 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95351, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95351, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Robertson Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 South Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Gr: K-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
95351, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Summit Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95351, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95351, CA include Aspire University Charter, Virginia Parks Elementary School and Robertson Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95351?
9 public elementary schools are located in 95351.
What is the racial composition of students in 95351?
95351 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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