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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stanislaus County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 64 public middle schools serving 27,173 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Stanislaus County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hickman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Hickman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Gr: K-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Turlock Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Gr: 7-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3333.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanislaus County?
65 public middle schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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