For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,254 students in Modesto, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA are Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Great Valley Academy - Salida. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Modesto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
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: n/an/a
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1325 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Modesto, CA include Paradise Charter, Hart-ransom Charter and Great Valley Academy - Salida.
How many public charter schools are located in Modesto?
7 public charter schools are located in Modesto.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto?
Modesto public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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