For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,014 students in 95355, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95355, CA are James C. Enochs High School, Fred C. Beyer High School and Thomas Downey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95355 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95355, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95355 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95355, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
95355, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95355, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95355, CA include James C. Enochs High School, Fred C. Beyer High School and Thomas Downey High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95355?
3 public high schools are located in 95355.
What is the racial composition of students in 95355?
95355 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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