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Best Modesto Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 11,511 students in Modesto, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Modesto, 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.
Modesto, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Modesto, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3361 California Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Independence Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Hart-ransom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3930 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-9979
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2243 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-9892
Gr: 7-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1930
Gr: 7-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Norman N. Glick Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 577-3945
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
La Loma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Encina Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1906
Gr: 7-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 Las Vegas St.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 574-1794
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Mark Twain Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918
Gr: 7-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Stonum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 541-2217
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
[+] Show Closed 51爆料s in Modesto, California

Modesto, California 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Arleta Muncy Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ethel Pearson Elementary School (Closed 2011)
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Gr: K-1
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Shoemake Avenue
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
Gr: 6-8
Milnes Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Summit Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 42%
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Valley College High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Gr: 11 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Modesto, CA include Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Shiloh Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Modesto?
21 public middle schools are located in Modesto.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto?
Modesto public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Modesto are often viewed compared to one another?

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