These are some of the top-rated public schools in Modesto based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
Districts
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Modesto City Elementary School District
14,049 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-12 | 28 schools -
Ceres Unified School District
13,894 students | CERES, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 27 schools -
Sylvan Union Elementary School District
7,972 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-8 | 13 schools -
Modesto City High School District
15,579 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades 6-12 & Ungraded | 10 schools -
Stanislaus County Office Of Education School District
741 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-12 | 9 schools -
Salida Union Elementary School District
2,171 students | SALIDA, CA
Grades K-8 | 7 schools -
Empire Union Elementary School District
2,875 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-8 | 6 schools -
Stanislaus Union Elementary School District
3,392 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-8 | 6 schools -
Paradise Elementary School District
193 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-8 | 2 schools -
Shiloh Elementary School District
170 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-8 | 2 schools -
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District
1,176 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades K-12 | 2 schools -
Yosemite Rop School District
0 students | MODESTO, CA
Grades 11-12 | 1 school
Reviews From Schools in Modesto
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Parent / Guardian
August 20, 2025
Highly recommend I was looking for a small school so my child wouldn’t get over whelmed she loves it here. Every time I volunteer the staff and students are so nice.
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Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Parent / Guardian
August 14, 2025
The principal is a tool. He has the intellectual capacity of a ground squirrel
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Thomas Downey High School
Parent / Guardian
July 23, 2025
My daughter was here for half a year and that was enough for us to literally leave the state. Absolutely terrible environment. Fighting. Low expectations regarding academics and very rude front office... More
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El Vista Elementary School