Carroll Fowler Elementary

Carroll Fowler Elementary sits in Ceres, a working-class Central Valley city just south of Modesto, where the community is tight-knit and families tend to put a lot of stock in consistency and stability for their kids. The school serves a predominantly Latino community and reflects the hardworking character of the surrounding neighborhood, though its academic scores in math and science fall in the lower range statewide, which is something families weighing their options should factor in. Parents who are highly engaged with supplementing academics at home or who have access to tutoring resources may find it a manageable fit, especially given the strong sense of community that defines this part of the San Joaquin Valley.