Total enrollment
50,942
-38 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus).
7-year change in Modesto
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
75
-2 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 25%
% Hispanic
64%
was 58%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
7%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 50,942 students, held roughly steady from the 50,980 reported in SY 2017-18. Modesto now counts 75 public schools, down from 77 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 25% to 18% over the same window.
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.