For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,954 students in 95351, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95351, CA are Aspire University Charter, Virginia Parks Elementary School and Robertson Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95351 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95351, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95351, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Parks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Gr: K-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Robertson Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Robertson Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8402
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8422
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1962
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 South Emerald Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8112
Gr: K-6 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Kirschen Dr.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4611
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Sutter Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8162
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Tuolumne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Herndon Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-8442
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95351, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95351, CA include Aspire University Charter, Virginia Parks Elementary School and Robertson Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95351?
9 public elementary schools are located in 95351.
What is the racial composition of students in 95351?
95351 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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