Total enrollment
50,942
+269 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
78 schools in Modesto
California · Public K-12
Of the 78 public K-12 schools in Modesto, combined enrollment is roughly 50,942 students (an average of 653 per school).
4-year change in Modesto
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
75
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
219,215
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
50,942
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
78
public K-12
About Modesto
Public education in Modesto, California runs across 78 schools that instructs roughly 50,942 students. By footprint, Modesto sits in the population-heavy bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 53 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, and 5 other.
Average school size in Modesto is around 653 students, 13% higher than the California average of about 578.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 50,942 students, held roughly steady from the 50,673 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Modesto discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.