For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,982 students in 95351, CA (there are , serving 740 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95351, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95351, CA are Virginia Parks Elementary School, Aspire University Charter and Modesto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95351 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95351, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95351, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Parks Elementary 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
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire University Charter
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
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Modesto High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,405 students
Rank: #44.
Robertson Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Robertson Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 South Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Grades: K-6
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #99.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1010.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #1111.
Mark Twain Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
95351, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Summit Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95351, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95351, CA include Virginia Parks Elementary School, Aspire University Charter and Modesto High School.
How many public schools are located in 95351?
11 public schools are located in 95351.
What percentage of students in 95351 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95351 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95351?
95351 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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