These are the best public schools in Stanislaus County, Niche says. Is yours on the list?

Where are the best public schools in Stanislaus County?

Niche, a rankings and review website, recently released its list of the Best Schools in America for 2025, focusing on factors including academics, diversity, teacher quality and college readiness.

The site graded schools on a scale from A+ to D-.

Whitmore Charter High School in Ceres was No. 1 on Niche’s list of the top 10 public schools in Stanislaus County. It also led Niche’s list of the best local public high schools.

Niche rated Central Catholic High School in Modesto as the top private school in the area. Central Valley Christian Academy in Ceres followed in second place, while Turlock Christian Schools in Turlock secured the third spot.

Here are the top public elementary, middle and high schools in Stanislaus County, as ranked by Niche:

What are the best elementary schools in Stanislaus County?

These were the top 10 best public elementary schools in Stanislaus County, according to Niche:

1. Gratton Charter School in Denair
2. Sierra View Elementary School in Oakdale
3. Walnut Elementary Education Center in Turlock
4. Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School in Modesto
5. Hickman Elementary School in Hickman
6. Fair Oaks Elementary School in Oakdale
7. Lakewood Elementary School in Modesto
8. Paradise Elementary School in Modesto
9. Cloverland Elementary School in Oakdale
10. Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy in Waterford

What are the best middle schools in Stanislaus County?

These were the top 10 best public middle schools in Stanislaus County, according to Niche:

1. Hickman Middle School in Hickman
2. Gratton Charter School in Denair
3. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School in Modesto
4. Paradise Elementary School in Modesto
5. Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy in Waterford
6. Shiloh Charter School in Modesto
7. Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley in Modesto
8. Paradise Charter School in Modesto
9. Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School in Waterford
10. Daniel J. Savage Middle School in Modesto

What are the best high schools in Stanislaus County?

These were the top 10 best public high schools in Stanislaus County, according to Niche:

1. Whitmore Charter High School in Ceres
2. James C. Enochs High School in Modesto
3. Joseph A. Gregori High School in Modesto
4. John H. Pitman High School in Turlock
5. Oakdale High School in Oakdale
6. Central Valley High School in Ceres
7. Hughson High School in Hughson
8. Orestimba High School in Newman
9. Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto
10. Oakdale Charter School in Oakdale

How did Niche come up with its findings?

Niche based its rankings on “the most up-to-date data available from dozens of public data sources” such as the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census Bureau “along with millions of reviews from students, parents and residents,” the company said on its website.

The site has nearly 2.5 million school reviews from students, parents and teachers, Niche said.

This story was originally published October 2, 2024 at 11:25 AM.

Angela Rodriguez

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Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.