For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,221 students in 95358, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95358, CA are Hart-ransom Charter, Shiloh Elementary School and Hart-ransom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95358 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95358, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 95358, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Las Vegas St.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1794
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1794
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
95358, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Valley College High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95358, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95358, CA include Hart-ransom Charter, Shiloh Elementary School and Hart-ransom Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95358?
7 public middle schools are located in 95358.
What is the racial composition of students in 95358?
95358 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).
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