education
Virtually every kind of training and research required by business and industry can be obtained through the higher education institutions in the Stanislaus River Valley. Outstanding resources include California State University , Stanislaus; Modesto Junior College ; and within 30 minute the University of California , Merced. Continuing education and workforce training are also offered through the colleges.
In addition to excellent public schools, private and parochial schools are available in most communities throughout the area.
School Systems
The Stanislaus River Valley offers a broad selection of excellent public and private schools–for all ages. Technical training and specialized study is also available at trade and vocational schools scattered throughout the area.
Public School Districts and Educational Directory
Higher Education
For advanced learning, there are several campuses within 90 minutes, including:
- California State University, Stanislaus
- San Francisco State University (98 miles)
- University of California Berkeley (85 miles)
- California State University Hayward (72 miles)
- University of California Davis (79 miles)
- Santa Clara University (87 miles)
- San Jose State University (90 miles)
- Stanford (92 miles)
- University of the Pacific (UOP) (32 miles)
- Fresno State University (102 miles)
- California State University Santa Cruz (117 miles)
- California State University Monterey Bay (138 miles)
- University of California Merced (fall 2005) (45 miles)
In and within 30 minutes of the Stanislaus River Valley , a network of community colleges provides educational opportunities. These include:
School Enrollment (2005 ACS Estimate) |
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| Total Population 3 and Over Enrolled in School | 148,638 | |
| Nursery School, Preschool | 5.6% | |
| Kindergarten | 4.1% | |
| Elementary School (Grades 1 - 8) | 44.2% | |
| High School (Grades 9 - 12) | 25.7% | |
| College or Graduate School | 20.4% | |
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| Total Population Age 25 and Above | 296,025 | |
| Less Than High School Graduate | 25.1% | |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 29.7% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 23.2% | |
| Associate Degree | 7.4% | |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.8% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 4.8% | |
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| Califirnia State University, Stanislaus | Enrollment. Fall 2005 | 8,137 |
| Modesto Junior College | Enrollment. Fall 2005 | 17,868 |