Patterson Joint Unified

District Overview
Located at 510 Keystone Blvd. in Patterson, California, Patterson Joint Unified School District serves as an active, traditional public school system set within a fringe town environment near the Modesto metropolitan region. Serving a vibrant student population of over 6,000 learners across 11 operational campuses, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, complemented by adult education opportunities. The student body reflects a rich multicultural demographic, bringing together a large Hispanic majority alongside White, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students in an engaging, community-centered learning ecosystem.

To support its academic vision and student body, Patterson Joint Unified maintains a robust staffing context totaling more than 1,410 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated workforce features approximately 575 full-time teaching professionals, over 170 instructional aides providing targeted classroom support, and more than 660 support staff members managing district operations, student services, and facility maintenance. Through its balanced staffing infrastructure, broad grade coverage, and strong community roots, the district offers families, students, and educational researchers a compelling model of comprehensive public education in Central California.
11
Total Schools
6,070
Total Students
574.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Joint Unified
Demographic Student Count
White497
Hispanic4,703
Black268
Asian259
Two or More237
American Indian20
Pacific Islander83
  • Hispanic
    4,703 (77.5%)
  • White
    497 (8.2%)
  • Black
    268 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    259 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    237 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    83 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Patterson Joint Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High3
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,070*
Teachers (FTE):574.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.6