For the 2025 school year, there are 65 public middle schools serving 27,173 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanislaus County (2025)
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 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
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 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
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 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
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 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
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 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 1,023 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 901 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Hickman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Gr: K-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Valley Home Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Turlock Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3951 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Gr: 7-8 | 1,297 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Oakdale Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maag Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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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%
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%
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: 6-8
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: 6-8
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanislaus County?
65 public middle schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Stanislaus County include: Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School vs. Blaker-kinser Junior High School, Daniel J. Savage Middle School vs. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Elizabeth Ustach Middle School vs. Daniel J. Savage Middle School
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