For the 2023-24 school year, there are 191 public schools serving 106,623 students in Stanislaus County, CA (there are 30 private schools, serving 4,161 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stanislaus County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Gratton Charter, Sonoma Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Stanislaus County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 Midboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #55.
Hickman Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Fourth St. Area A
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakdale High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
739 W. G St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 980 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gratton Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1235 E. D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1212.
James C. Enochs High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Don Pedro High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Merced Falls Rd.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2864
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2864
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Hurd Barrington Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
838 Eucalyptus Ave.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2585
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Standiford Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2121.
Hickman Middle School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #2222.
Sierra View Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1323 E. J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Rank: #2525.
Hickman Charter
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Grades: K-8
| 608 students
Rank: #2626.
Paradise Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #2727.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: #2828.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #2929.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #3030.
Patterson High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,829 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley Home Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
Rank: #3232.
Joseph A. Gregori High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Pirrone Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Grades: 9-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #3333.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #3434.
John H. Pitman High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #3535.
Modesto High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,517 students
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Stanislaus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2491 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Grades: 6-8
| 38 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
Crane Early Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1100 Cahill Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Grades: K
| n/a students
Denair Academic Avenues (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Denair Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Don Pedro Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3090 Merced Falls Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2037
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2037
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 1-6
| 402 students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Freedom Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Freedom Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Golden Lakes Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5021 La Grange Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Golden Lakes Charter School At La Grange (Closed 2014)
Charter School
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 41 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
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
La Grange Charter Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
30237 Floto St.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-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
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Grades: 7-12
| 7 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
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: 4-5
| n/a 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
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Gratton Charter, Sonoma Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stanislaus County, CA?
191 public schools are located in Stanislaus County, CA.
What percentage of students in Stanislaus County, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stanislaus County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County, CA?
Stanislaus County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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