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Best 95358 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,998 students in 95358, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95358, CA are Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Shiloh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95358 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95358, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95358, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Alberta Martone Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1413 Poust Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1937 West Whitmore Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8102
Gr: K-6 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Glenn Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1952
Gr: K-6 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 Las Vegas St.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1794
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95358, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95358, CA include Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Shiloh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95358?
10 public schools are located in 95358.
What is the racial composition of students in 95358?
95358 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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