For the 2026-27 school year, there are 138 public elementary schools serving 64,418 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stanislaus County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 Middleboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Gr: K-6 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Hickman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Enslen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Coldwell Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hickman Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13306 Fourth St. Area A
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1323 East J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1616.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 North Lee Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Gr: K-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Stanislaus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Fink Rd.
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 837-4401
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 837-4401
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2929.
Cloverland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Johnson St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Gr: K-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 West Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Gr: K-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Dena Boer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Gold Valley Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Stanislaus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
The California Charter School In The Valley (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 7-12
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 1-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Freedom Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Freedom Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
John B Allard (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 51%
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 66%
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: 9-12
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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%
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
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
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Gr: 4-5
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Gr: 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
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanislaus County?
139 public elementary schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Stanislaus County include: Empire Elementary School vs. Alice N. Stroud Elementary School, Ecademy Charter At Crane vs. Denair Charter Academy, Wakefield Elementary School vs. Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy
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