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Stanislaus County

California · Public K-12

Stanislaus County is one of California's public-school counties, with 190 campuses serving about 106,477 students (111 elementary, 26 middle, and 38 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $81,468.

7-year change in Stanislaus County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
106,477
-3,409 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
184
-4 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 26%
% Hispanic
66%
was 60%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
553,990
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
190
38 districts
Enrollment
106,477
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$81,468
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.1%
Above California avg
Elementary
111
53,747 students
Middle
26
16,635 students
High
38
33,108 students
Combined / other
15
2,987 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Modesto City High
15,334 students · 38 districts in Stanislaus County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stanislaus County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
43%
Hispanic
50%
Black
3%
Asian
6%
Two or more
29%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
66%
Black
2%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
35
26.6% under 18

Test scores in Stanislaus County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 149 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 149 schools in Stanislaus County ranked by score →

All schools (190)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cloverland ElementaryOakdaleElementaryKG-06488·
Robert Elliott Alternative Education CenterModestoHigh09-12479·
Keyes ElementaryKeyesElementaryKG-05477·
Capistrano ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06469·
Elihu Beard ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06467·
Stanislaus County Special EducationModestoCombinedKG-12462·
Stockard Coffee ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05461·
Emilie J. Ross MiddleHughsonMiddle06-08458·
Bernard L. Hughes ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06455·
El Vista ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06447·
Dena Boer ElementarySalidaElementaryKG-05444·
Don Pedro ElementaryCeresElementaryKG-06439·
Whitmore Charter School of Art & TechnologyCeresElementaryKG-08435·
Standiford ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05433·
Catherine Everett ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06428·
Hurd Barrington ElementaryNewmanElementaryKG-05428·
Aspire University CharterModestoElementaryKG-05423·
Woodrow ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05416·
Orville Wright ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06399·
Lakewood ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06395·
Joel J. Hidahl ElementaryCeresElementaryKG-06393·
Chatom ElementaryTurlockElementaryKG-05391·
Enslen ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06385·
Empire ElementaryEmpireElementaryKG-06384·
Alice N. Stroud ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06379·
Coleman F. Brown ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05378·
Westport ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06364·
Mildred Perkins ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05362·
Aspire Summit Charter AcademyModestoElementaryKG-05355·
Lucille Whitehead IntermediateWaterfordMiddle04-06355·
William Garrison ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06352·
Keyes to Learning CharterKeyesCombinedKG-12348·
Sylvan ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-05326·
Hickman ElementaryHickmanElementaryKG-05308·
Stanislaus ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06307·
Denair HighDenairHigh09-12306·
Robertson Road ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06306·
Denair MiddleDenairMiddle06-08298·
Fox Road ElementaryHughsonElementary04-05287·
Sisk ElementarySalidaElementaryKG-05286·
Wilson ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-06283·
Salida ElementarySalidaElementaryKG-05273·
Hunt ElementaryNewmanElementaryKG-05268·
Grayson ElementaryWestleyElementaryKG-06266·
Waterford JuniorWaterfordMiddle07-08260·
Barbara Spratling MiddleHughsonMiddle06-08239·
Valley Home ElementaryValley HomeElementaryKG-08191·
Argus High (Continuation)CeresHigh09-12189·
Roselawn HighTurlockHigh09-12181·
Roberts Ferry Charter School AcademyWaterfordElementaryKG-08169·
Mountain View MiddleTurlockMiddle06-08166·
Shiloh CharterModestoElementaryKG-08163·
West Valley Learning CenterPattersonElementaryKG-KG147·
Denair Charter AcademyDenairCombinedKG-12143·
Fusion CharterTurlockHigh07-12142·
Hickman MiddleHickmanMiddle06-08141·
Petersen Alternative Center for Education at John B AllardCeresHigh06-12138·
Bonita ElementaryCrows LandingElementaryKG-05134·
Teel School in EmpireEmpireHigh05-12125·
Paradise CharterModestoElementaryKG-08118·
eCademy Charter at CraneTurlockCombinedKG-12114·
Gratton CharterDenairElementaryKG-08111·
Knights Ferry ElementaryKnights FerryElementaryKG-08106·
Open Valley Independent StudyPattersonCombinedKG-12100·
Endeavor AlternativeCeresCombinedKG-1298·
Whitmore Charter HighCeresHigh09-1296·
Del Puerto HighPattersonHigh09-1292·
East Stanislaus HighOakdaleHigh09-1283·
Paradise ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-0859·
Valley Oak Online Learning AcademyOakdaleCombinedKG-1257·
Oakdale CharterOakdaleHigh07-1256·
Stanislaus County West CampusModestoCombinedKG-1256·
West Side Valley High (Continuation)NewmanHigh09-1241·
Adelante HighRiverbankHigh10-1240·
Ceres Special EducationCeresCombinedKG-1237·
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)HughsonHigh09-1233·
Roberts Ferry Union ElementaryWaterfordElementaryKG-0830·
Gratton ElementaryDenairElementaryKG-0824·
Shiloh ElementaryModestoElementaryKG-0823·
Newman-Crows Landing Independent StudyNewmanCombinedKG-1220·
Rising SunVernalisHigh12-1220·
Sentinel HighWaterfordHigh09-1214·
Valley Community DayHughsonHigh07-124·
Foothill Community DayNewmanHigh07-121·
Denair ElementaryDenairElementaryKG-050·
Yosemite ROPModestoHigh11-120·
Caswell State PreschoolCeresElementaryM-M··
Hart-Ransom CharterModestoCombinedKG-12··
John B AllardCeresCombinedM-M··
Valley College HighModestoCombinedM-M··

Cities in Stanislaus County

Modesto78 schoolsCeres23 schoolsTurlock18 schoolsOakdale10 schoolsPatterson9 schoolsNewman8 schoolsWaterford8 schoolsDenair7 schoolsHughson7 schoolsRiverbank6 schoolsSalida4 schoolsHickman3 schoolsEmpire2 schoolsKeyes2 schoolsCrows Landing1 schoolKnights Ferry1 schoolValley Home1 schoolVernalis1 schoolWestley1 school

About Stanislaus County

Across the broad California county of Stanislaus County of about 553,990 residents, the public-school footprint covers 190 schools and about 106,477 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $81,468, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the California median.

On the school-mix side, Stanislaus County spans 111 elementary schools (53,747 students), 26 middle schools (16,635), 38 high schools (33,108), and 15 combined or other schools.

Modesto City High is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 15,334 students across Stanislaus County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 106,477 students, fell 3% from the 109,886 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Stanislaus County shed 4 schools, going from 188 to 184. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 26% to 20%.

On this page, the community for Stanislaus County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Stanislaus County?
There are 190 public K-12 schools in Stanislaus County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 106,477.
How many high schools are in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County, California has 38 public high schools, serving approximately 33,108 students.
How many middle schools are in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County, California has 26 public middle schools, serving approximately 16,635 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County, California has 111 public elementary schools, serving approximately 53,747 students.
What is the largest school district in Stanislaus County?
Modesto City High is the largest school district in Stanislaus County, serving approximately 15,334 students. The county contains 38 school districts overall.
How many people live in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County has roughly 553,990 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Stanislaus County?
Median household income in Stanislaus County is $81,468, below the California average of $89,387. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stanislaus County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Stanislaus County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stanislaus County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.1% of students in Stanislaus County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stanislaus County schools?
Across Stanislaus County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.1 to 1.

Stanislaus County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data