For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 28,154 students in Modesto, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Modesto, CA are Lakewood Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School and Sonoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Modesto, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 Midboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8152
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Cheyenne Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-0450
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-8432
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Enslen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Coldwell Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1982
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #66.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
Shiloh Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #88.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #99.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1111.
Paradise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2412 Warm Springs Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-8400
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1313.
Paradise Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 Ca Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #1414.
Standiford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Stanislaus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1931 Kiernan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-0718
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #1616.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1717.
Shiloh Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 140 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Grades: K-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1919.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N.view Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Grades: K-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2121.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #2222.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #2323.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2424.
Sylvan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #2525.
John Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 W. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8122
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-8122
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #2626.
Woodrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2727.
Mildred Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2828.
Somerset Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #2929.
Alice N. Stroud Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #3030.
El Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 El Vista Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1972
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1972
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #3131.
Virginia Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #3232.
Alberta Martone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1413 Poust Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #3333.
Aspire University Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #3434.
Catherine Everett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Mount Vernon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1992
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1992
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #3535.
Capistrano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Capistrano Dr.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 521-8664
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 521-8664
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
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Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Independence Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
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 elementary schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Modesto, CA include Lakewood Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School and Sonoma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Modesto?
57 public elementary schools are located in Modesto.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto?
Modesto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Modesto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Modesto include: Elizabeth Ustach Middle School vs. Daniel J. Savage Middle School, Daniel J. Savage Middle School vs. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Somerset Middle School vs. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
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