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Best Modesto Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 28,135 students in Modesto, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Modesto, CA are Lakewood Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School and Enslen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Modesto, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 Middleboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Enslen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Coldwell Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Stanislaus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Northview Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
John Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 West Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8122
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Mildred Perkins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Woodrow Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Alberta Martone Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1413 Poust Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alice N. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Christine Sipherd Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 East Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lucerne Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8182
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3434.
El Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 El Vista Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1972
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Capistrano Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Capistrano Dr.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 521-8664
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Arleta Muncy Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ethel Pearson Elementary School (Closed 2011)
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Gr: K-1
Milnes Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
426 Locust St
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
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 42%
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Valley College High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Gr: 11 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Modesto, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Modesto, CA include Lakewood Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School and Enslen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Modesto?
56 public elementary schools are located in Modesto.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto?
Modesto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Modesto are often viewed compared to one another?

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