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Best 95361 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,939 students in 95361, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95361, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95361, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Knights Ferry Elementary School and Fair Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95361 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95361, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95361, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1323 East J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 North Lee Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Gr: K-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Cloverland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 East Johnson St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
739 West G St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Valley Home Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
739 Magnolia St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3056
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Oakdale Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Maag Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Gr: 7-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Mesa Dr.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
East Stanislaus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-1735
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95361, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95361, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Knights Ferry Elementary School and Fair Oaks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95361?
12 public schools are located in 95361.
What percentage of students in 95361 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95361 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95361?
95361 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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