Top 10 Best Modesto Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 17,007 students in Modesto, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA are James C. Enochs High School, Petersen Alternative Center For Education and Stanislaus County West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Modesto, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James C. Enochs 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Modesto, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James C. Enochs High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph A. Gregori High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 Pirrone Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Grades: 9-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #66.
Modesto High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,517 students
Rank: #77.
Peter Johansen High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #88.
Valley College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #99.
Fred C. Beyer High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Downey High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #1111.
Grace M. Davis High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W. Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 2,120 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Sunrise Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Stonum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 541-2217
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
1100 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yosemite Rop
Vocational School
1100 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-1500
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Modesto, California

Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA include James C. Enochs High School, Petersen Alternative Center For Education and Stanislaus County West Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Modesto, CA?
15 public high schools are located in Modesto, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto, CA?
Modesto, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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