Schools in 95356 — Modesto, California: 5 schools. Average score 2.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95356 has 5 ranked schools in Modesto, averaging a Scope Score of 42.4/100 — 2.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.1 to 51.6, a 18.5-point spread.
How 95356 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Stanislaus Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 25.5% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 8.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95356. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95356 averages 13.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95356 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95356 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95356 | Modesto | 5 | Developing 42.4/100 | — |
| 95355 | Modesto | 15 | Developing 43.4/100 | +1.0 |
| 95357 | Modesto | 3 | Developing 36.4/100 | -6.0 |
| 95354 | Modesto | 5 | Developing 36.3/100 | -6.1 |
| 95358 | Modesto | 9 | Developing 41.2/100 | -1.2 |
| 95360 | Newman | 6 | Developing 37.1/100 | -5.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95356
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95356 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95356
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanislaus Elementary Stanislaus Union Elementary Culture First | 25.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Joseph A. Gregori High Modesto City High Building Momentum | 13.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Agnes M. Baptist Elementary Stanislaus Union Elementary Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Mildred Perkins Elementary Salida Union Elementary Culture First | 17.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Great Valley Academy - Salida Salida Union Elementary On the Rise | 11.8% | Developing 33/100 |
Schools in 95356 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology