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Best 95350 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,377 students in 95350, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 396 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95350, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95350, CA are Stanislaus County West Campus, Standiford Elementary School and Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95350 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95350, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95350, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
John Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 West Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8122
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2243 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-9892
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1930
Gr: 7-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lucerne Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8182
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Catherine Everett Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Mount Vernon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1992
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Elihu Beard Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Bowen Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1942
Gr: K-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
George Eisenhut Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 Sheldon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 527-7867
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Grace M. Davis High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Josephine Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2818 Conant Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5430
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
William Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Teresa St.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8132
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Sunrise Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95350, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95350?
20 public schools are located in 95350.
What percentage of students in 95350 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95350 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95350?
95350 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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