Schools and Education
The Modesto City Schools District has a reputation for providing excellent educational programs. The District serves approximately 31,000 students in 23 elementary schools, three junior high schools, a middle school, and five high schools.
Higher educational institutions include Modesto Junior College, Yosemite Community College District, CSU Stanislaus, a four-year university, located 10 miles south of Modesto, and U.C. Merced Campus.