Stanislaus County Schools & Education
Stanislaus County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,694
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#41
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stanislaus County
Measured School Summary
Stanislaus County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 84.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Stanislaus County spends $8,694 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stanislaus County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
189 public schools and 38 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
84.9%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,694
$68 below the state average
School coverage
189
38 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Stanislaus County has 189 public schools across 38 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Stanislaus County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Stanislaus County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#41
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Modesto City High
High school only in this slice
15,482 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Modesto City Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
14,030 students
26 listed schools in this county slice.
Ceres Unified
Elementary to high school visible
13,867 students
24 listed schools in this county slice.
Turlock Unified
Elementary to high school visible
13,359 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Modesto City Elementary is the largest listed district slice, with 26 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Stanislaus County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stanislaus County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Stanislaus County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Educating the Heart of the Valley
Stanislaus County supports a massive student population of 106,771 across 189 public schools. The system is managed by 38 districts and features a diverse mix of 109 elementary schools and 40 high schools. This infrastructure is designed to serve a rapidly growing region with significant educational demands.
Modesto and Ceres Lead the Way
Modesto City Elementary is the largest district, overseeing 26 schools and 14,030 students, closely followed by Ceres Unified with 13,867 students. Charter schools also play a role in the local mix, representing 13.8% of the county's total school count. These large districts manage massive high schools, including Modesto High which serves over 2,500 students.
Suburban Focus with Large Campus Feel
Most students attend schools in suburban or city locales, which account for 135 of the county's 189 campuses. The average school size is 574 students, significantly larger than many coastal California counties. Large high schools like Turlock High and James C. Enochs High dominate the landscape with enrollments exceeding 2,400 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
189
in Stanislaus County
Reported Enrollment
106,771
188 schools reporting
School Districts
38
districts
Charter Schools
26
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
38 School Districts in Stanislaus County
Modesto City High
GuideModesto City Elementary
GuideCeres Unified
GuideTurlock Unified
GuideSylvan Union Elementary
GuidePatterson Joint Unified
GuideOakdale Joint Unified
GuideStanislaus Union Elementary
GuideNewman-Crows Landing Unified
Riverbank Unified
189 Public Schools in Stanislaus County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 189 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95351City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,516 |
| Turlock High | Profile | Turlock Unified | Turlock, 95380Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,475 |
| James C. Enochs High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95355City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,420 |
| Joseph A. Gregori High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95356Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,332 |
| Central Valley High | Profile | Ceres Unified | Ceres, 95307Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,309 |
| Thomas Downey High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95355City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,145 |
| John H. Pitman High | Profile | Turlock Unified | Turlock, 95382Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,082 |
| Grace M. Davis High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95350City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,059 |
| Peter Johansen High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95357City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,984 |
| Patterson High | Profile | Patterson Joint Unified | Patterson, 95363Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,888 |
| Ceres High | Profile | Ceres Unified | Ceres, 95307Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,777 |
| Oakdale High | Profile | Oakdale Joint Unified | Oakdale, 95361Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,644 |
| Fred C. Beyer High | Profile | Modesto City High | Modesto, 95355City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,575 |
| Turlock Junior High | Profile | Turlock Unified | Turlock, 95382Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 1,257 |
| Orestimba High | Profile | Newman-Crows Landing Unified | Newman, 95360Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,045 |
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Profile | Sylvan Union Elementary | Modesto, 95355City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,008 |
| Somerset Middle | Profile | Sylvan Union Elementary | Modesto, 95350City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 974 |
| Creekside Middle | Record | Patterson Joint Unified | Patterson, 95363Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 920 |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Record | Sylvan Union Elementary | Modesto, 95350City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 863 |
| Bret Harte Elementary | Record | Modesto City Elementary | Modesto, 95358City: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 852 |
Modesto High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95351 / City: Midsize
Turlock High
Turlock Unified
Turlock, 95380 / Suburb: Small
James C. Enochs High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95355 / City: Midsize
Joseph A. Gregori High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95356 / Rural: Fringe
Central Valley High
Ceres Unified
Ceres, 95307 / Rural: Fringe
Thomas Downey High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95355 / City: Midsize
John H. Pitman High
Turlock Unified
Turlock, 95382 / Suburb: Small
Grace M. Davis High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95350 / City: Midsize
Peter Johansen High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95357 / City: Midsize
Patterson High
Patterson Joint Unified
Patterson, 95363 / Town: Fringe
Ceres High
Ceres Unified
Ceres, 95307 / Suburb: Large
Oakdale High
Oakdale Joint Unified
Oakdale, 95361 / Suburb: Large
Fred C. Beyer High
Modesto City High
Modesto, 95355 / City: Midsize
Turlock Junior High
Turlock Unified
Turlock, 95382 / Suburb: Small
Orestimba High
Newman-Crows Landing Unified
Newman, 95360 / Rural: Fringe
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Sylvan Union Elementary
Modesto, 95355 / City: Midsize
Somerset Middle
Sylvan Union Elementary
Modesto, 95350 / City: Midsize
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Sylvan Union Elementary
Modesto, 95350 / City: Midsize
Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto City Elementary
Modesto, 95358 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,694
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Stanislaus County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stanislaus County, California?
Stanislaus County supports a massive student population of 106,771 across 189 public schools. The system is managed by 38 districts and features a diverse mix of 109 elementary schools and 40 high schools. This infrastructure is designed to serve a rapidly growing region with significant educational demands.
What are the major school districts in Stanislaus County, California?
Modesto City Elementary is the largest district, overseeing 26 schools and 14,030 students, closely followed by Ceres Unified with 13,867 students. Charter schools also play a role in the local mix, representing 13.8% of the county's total school count. These large districts manage massive high schools, including Modesto High which serves over 2,500 students.
What is the school experience like in Stanislaus County?
Most students attend schools in suburban or city locales, which account for 135 of the county's 189 campuses. The average school size is 574 students, significantly larger than many coastal California counties. Large high schools like Turlock High and James C. Enochs High dominate the landscape with enrollments exceeding 2,400 students each.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.