For the 2024-25 school year, there are 138 public elementary schools serving 64,227 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Lakewood Elementary School and Gratton Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stanislaus County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Gratton Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 836 students
Rank: #55.
Hickman Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Hickman Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13306 Fourth St. Area A
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Gratton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 S. Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #1212.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 N. Lee Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0391
Grades: K-6
| 821 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1818.
Sierra View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1323 E. J St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4200
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #1919.
Bonita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Fink Rd.
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 837-4401
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 837-4401
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Riverbank Language Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: #3030.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Grades: K-8
| 118 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 W. Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Grades: K-6
| 751 students
Rank: #3434.
Dena Boer
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Gold Valley Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3535.
Cloverland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E. Johnson St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-4276
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
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Stanislaus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2491 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Grades: 6-8
| 38 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
Crane Early Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1100 Cahill Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Grades: K
| n/a students
Denair Academic Avenues (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Don Pedro Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3090 Merced Falls Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2037
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2037
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 1-6
| 402 students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Freedom Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Freedom Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Golden Lakes Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5021 La Grange Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Golden Lakes Charter School At La Grange (Closed 2014)
Charter School
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2180
Grades: K-12
| 41 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
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 4 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
La Grange Charter Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
30237 Floto St.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
30237 Floto St
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 853-2132
Grades: K-8
| n/a 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
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2400 Stanislaus St
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-3633
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rise (Riverbank Independent Study Education) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Grades: 7-12
| 7 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
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Grades: 4-5
| n/a 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
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Lakewood Elementary School and Gratton Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanislaus County?
138 public elementary schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Stanislaus County include: Elizabeth Ustach Middle School vs. Daniel J. Savage Middle School, Daniel J. Savage Middle School vs. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School vs. Walnut Elementary Education Center
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