For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,465 students in 95357, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95357, CA are Alice N. Stroud Elementary School, Norman N. Glick Middle School and Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95357 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95357, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95357, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice N. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 491-0754
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Norman N. Glick Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Frazine Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 577-3945
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 577-3945
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
512 North Mcclure Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 527-1330
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 527-1330
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Peter Johansen High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95357, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95357, CA include Alice N. Stroud Elementary School, Norman N. Glick Middle School and Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95357?
4 public schools are located in 95357.
What is the racial composition of students in 95357?
95357 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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