For the 2026 school year, there are 52 public high schools serving 36,780 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Keyes To Learning Charter and Hart-ransom Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Stanislaus County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James C. Enochs High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stanislaus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Don Pedro High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Merced Falls Rd.
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2864
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2864
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
James C. Enochs High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Waterford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
739 West G St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Joseph A. Gregori High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Pirrone Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Gr: 9-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Fred C. Beyer High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Hughson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7419 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
John H. Pitman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 West Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Orestimba High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 Hardin Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4033 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Patterson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Turlock High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(350) 206-6400
Turlock, CA 95380
(350) 206-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Riverbank High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Ceres High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Denair High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Modesto High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Gr: 9-12 | 2,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
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%
Rank: #3131.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Grace M. Davis High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Thomas Downey High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Keyes To Learning Charter and Hart-ransom Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Stanislaus County?
52 public high schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stanislaus County include: John H. Pitman High School vs. Turlock High School, Ceres High School vs. Central Valley High School, Turlock High School vs. John H. Pitman High School
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