Best public middle schools in the Modesto metro area

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July 10, 2025
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Best public middle schools in the Modesto metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Modesto metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here.

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#10. Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School District, CA
- Enrollment: 167 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#9. Paradise Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Paradise Elementary School District, CA
- Enrollment: 60 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#8. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Sylvan Union Elementary School District, CA
- Enrollment: 1,023 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#7. Ripona Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Ripon Unified School District, CA
- Enrollment: 471 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#6. Colony Oak Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Ripon Unified School District, CA
- Enrollment: 443 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#5. Ripon Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Ripon Unified School District, CA
- Enrollment: 459 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Gratton Charter School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Gratton Elementary School District, CA
- Enrollment: 117 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#3. Hickman Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Hickman Community Charter School District, CA
- Enrollment: 147 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#2. Weston Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Ripon Unified School District, CA
- Enrollment: 439 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#1. Park View Elementary School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Ripon Unified School District, CA
- Enrollment: 461 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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