Stanislaus County Public Schools
Stanislaus County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
189
public schools
Total Enrollment
106,771
students
School Districts
38
districts
How to use the Stanislaus County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Stanislaus County has 38 district entries. Modesto City Elementary is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.
School records are spread across 19 listed communities. Modesto has the most listed schools, with 74 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 109 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 26 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 26 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Modesto City Elementary
Ceres Unified
Turlock Unified
Sylvan Union Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified
Oakdale Joint Unified
Stanislaus Union Elementary
Newman-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 | Listed only | Patterson Joint Unified | Patterson, 95363Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 920 |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Listed only | Sylvan Union Elementary | Modesto, 95350City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 863 |
| Bret Harte Elementary | Listed only | 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
Creekside Middle
Patterson Joint Unified
Patterson, 95363 / Town: Fringe
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Sylvan Union Elementary
Modesto, 95350 / City: Midsize
Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto City Elementary
Modesto, 95358 / City: Midsize
Stanislaus County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Stanislaus County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Stanislaus County public school directory?
The directory lists 189 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Stanislaus County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Stanislaus County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Stanislaus County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Stanislaus County?
Start with the 38 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Stanislaus County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.