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Best 95355 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,133 students in 95355, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 95355, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95355, CA are Lakewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and Sonoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95355 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95355, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95355, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 Middleboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
James C. Enochs High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Northview Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Fred C. Beyer High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Christine Sipherd Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 East Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Sylvan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Rose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Rose Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8412
Gr: K-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Thomas Downey High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95355, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95355, CA include Lakewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and Sonoma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95355?
14 public schools are located in 95355.
What percentage of students in 95355 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 95355 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95355?
95355 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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