For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 3,532 students in Modesto, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA are Hart-ransom Academic Charter, Independence Charter and Paradise Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Modesto, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: #44.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #66.
Great Valley - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Grades: K-8
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Valley College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #88.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1100 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA include Hart-ransom Academic Charter, Independence Charter and Paradise Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Modesto, CA?
9 public charter schools are located in Modesto, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto, CA?
Modesto, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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