For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,457 students in 95358, CA (there are , serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95358, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95358, CA are Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Shiloh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95358 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95358, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95358, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Alberta Martone Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1413 Poust Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8172
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1937 West Whitmore Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8102
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-8102
Gr: K-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Glenn Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1952
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1952
Gr: K-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
95358, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: 6-8
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: 6-8
Valley College High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Gr: 11 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95358, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95358, CA include Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Shiloh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95358?
10 public schools are located in 95358.
What percentage of students in 95358 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95358 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95358?
95358 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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