Sonoma Elementary
Modesto, CA · Modesto City Elementary · Grades K-6
1,852nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▼ Declining
Sonoma Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sonoma Elementary 1,852nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Sonoma Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 250 students tested
Sonoma Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.2% | 52.2% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| White | 36.4% | 27.1% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.9% | 10.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 7.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Sonoma Elementary
Typical home value $492K in zip 95355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sonoma Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Orchard ElementarySylvan Union Elementary · 0.5 mi away3,048th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 38% - 8Lakewood ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 0.6 mi away1,186th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 3Rose Avenue ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 0.9 mi away3,996th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 5Christine Sipherd ElementaryEmpire Union Elementary · 1 mi away2,992nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 2Capistrano ElementaryEmpire Union Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,615th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 21% - 3El Vista ElementaryModesto City Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,337th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 20% - 2Coleman F. Brown ElementarySylvan Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,959th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 6Freedom ElementarySylvan Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,318th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sonoma Elementary in?
Sonoma Elementary is part of the Modesto City Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Sonoma Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sonoma Elementary 1,852nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sonoma Elementary?
Hispanic 52%, White 27%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sonoma Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95355 is $492K 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.