Best Schools in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has a total of 109 schools including 24 high schools, 22 middle schools and 60 elementary schools. A total of 74,639 students attend Modesto, CA schools. On average, schools in Modesto score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Modesto meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has 24 high schools with 30,728 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Modesto score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Modesto don't meet expectations.
1. James C. Enochs High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2420 Students
2. Ripon High
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Ripon Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 998 Students
3. Oakdale High
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Oakdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
4. Patterson High
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Patterson Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1888 Students
5. Joseph A. Gregori High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2332 Students
6. Escalon High
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Escalon Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
7. Modesto High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2516 Students
8. Central Valley High
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Ceres Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
9. Orestimba High
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Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
10. Peter Johansen High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1984 Students
Best Middle Schools in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has 22 middle schools with 14,875 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Modesto score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Modesto exceed expectations.
1. El Portal Middle
SchoolGrade
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Escalon Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 588 Students
2. La Loma Junior High
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Roosevelt Junior High
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
4. Prescott Junior High
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Stanislaus Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 739 Students
5. Oakdale Junior High
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Oakdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 756 Students
6. Daniel J. Savage Middle
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Sylvan Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
7. Elizabeth Ustach Middle
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Sylvan Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
8. Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
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Salida Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
9. Cardozo Middle
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Riverbank Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
10. Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has 60 elementary schools with 27,924 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Modesto score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Modesto meet expectations.
1. Park View Elementary
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Ripon Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 454 Students
2. Sonoma Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
3. Lakewood Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
4. Sierra View Elementary
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Oakdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 652 Students
5. Paradise Elementary
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Paradise Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 71 Students
6. Paradise Charter
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Paradise Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
7. Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
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Stanislaus Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 625 Students
8. Enslen Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 333 Students
9. Fair Oaks Elementary
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Oakdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 821 Students
10. Van Allen Elementary
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Escalon Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Modesto, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Modesto, CA has a total population of 258,331 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Modesto, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Modesto, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Modesto, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Modesto, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Modesto, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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