Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto, CA · Modesto City Elementary · Grades K-6
4,859th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
Bret Harte Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Elementary 4,859th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 14th in 2025 — improving.
Bret Harte Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 464 students tested
Bret Harte Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 856 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.0% | 93.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 3.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Bret Harte Elementary
Typical home value $435K in zip 95358 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bret Harte Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Shackelford ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1 mi away4,397th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 25% - 4Fairview ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1 mi away3,751st of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 3Robertson Road ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1.1 mi away3,997th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 30% - 4Aspire University CharterModesto City Elementary · 1.1 mi away · charter3,581st of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 2Harriette Kirschen ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1.2 mi away5,090th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 19% - 1James Marshall ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,347th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 1Burbank ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,308th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 4Sinclear ElementaryCeres Unified · 1.9 mi away3,410th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bret Harte Elementary in?
Bret Harte Elementary is part of the Modesto City Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Bret Harte Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Elementary 4,859th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bret Harte Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, Two or more races 3%, White 2%, Asian 1% (856 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bret Harte Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95358 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.