This is an overview of GED prep classes and testing locations in the Modesto region. California uses two options for high school equivalency testing: the HiSET and GED exams.
The HiSET and GED can be taken online or at an official California testing facility.
The exams give individuals who quit high school before graduating another chance to earn an equivalent degree.
Both exams measure knowledge at a level that compares to that of graduating HS students.
Online GED Classes
A simple and easy way of getting your GED diploma.
The GED includes four separate subtests covering the subjects of
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- English Language Literacy
The sub-exams can be written separately and in any order.
With our free GED classes online and practice tests, you can learn if working with an online program is the right thing for you.
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If you would rather learn under the guidance of an instructor, contact one of the GED prep facilities listed on this page.
The HiSET exam has individual writing and reading subtests (five in total) that are also offered separately.
To learn more about eligibility criteria and test costs, check out GED Testing in California.
Modesto GED Prep Classes
Modesto Junior College Community Education
435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350, Ph: 209-575-6301
GED classes are held at the school’s West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, CA 95358
Modesto Junior College West Campus (Sierra Hall, Room 242)
2201 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, CA 95358, Ph: 209-575-6301
LearningQuest (Stanislaus Literacy Center)
1032-A 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354, Ph: 209-548-9266
LearningQuest is located on the corner of 11th and K Streets. For Spanish, call 209-522-0656.
Project Yes-Modesto (HiSET)
1222 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, Ph: 209-556-1558
Ethel A. Pearson Education Center HiSET Classes
500 Locust St, Modesto, CA 95351, Ph: 209-574-8192
Sylvan Modesto
1532 Standiford Ave, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350, Ph: 209-900-8305
Cambridge Academies Enterprise Migrant Program
1301 K Street, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95354, Ph: 209-408-8193
Enterprise Migrant helps agricultural and migrant workers and their direct dependents earn a high school equivalency diploma through classes in English and Spanish. Classes are available in rural communities through collaboration with local agencies and churches.
Central Valley Opportunity Center (HEP for migrant workers)
1801 H Street, Suite A-4, Modesto, CA 95354, Ph: 209-577-3210
CVOC’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP) prepares farmworkers to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Holding the credential will enhance their employment options and allow for post-secondary studies or enrollment in a vocational training program.
Locations around Modesto (Cities by Alphabet)
Ceres Adult Education Center
4295 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307, Ph: 209-556-1557
Gustine Adult School
685 Wallis Ave, Gustine, CA 95322, Ph: 209-854-9575/2664
Manteca USD-Education & Training Center
2271 W Louise Ave, Manteca, CA 95337, Ph: 209-858-7330
Manteca-Ripon Sylvan Learning Center
1162 South Main St, Manteca, CA 95337, Ph: 209-456-5512
Merced College Adult Education (Business Resource Ctr)
630 West 19th St, Merced, CA 95340, Ph: 209-381-6540/6477
See more Merced area GED prep sites <- here
Newman Adult Education (@West Side Valley High School)
890 Main St, Newman, CA 95360, Ph: 209-862-2309
ATCAA Family Support Program
18080 Blue Bell East, Sonora, CA 95370, Ph: 209-533-0361
Sonora Adult School
251 Baretta St, Sonora, CA 95370, Ph: 209-533-1481
Stockton Adult School GED Program
1525 Pacific Ave, Stockton, California 95207, Ph: 209-933-7455
For all GED prep facilities in and around Stockton, go to Stockton Area GED Classes
Tracy Adult School
1895 West Lowell Ave, Tracy, CA 95376, Ph: 209-830-3384
CDCR (Deuel Vocational Institution)
23500 Kasson Rd, Tracy, CA 95378, Ph: 209-835-4141
Not available to the public
Summerville Adult Education
17555 Tuolumne Road, Tuolumne, CA 95379, Ph: 209-928-4228 ext. 6244
MeWuk Tribal Council
19595 Mi-Wu Street, Tuolumne, CA 95379, Ph: 209-928-5333
Turlock Adult School
350 North Kilroy Road, Turlock, CA 95380, Ph: 209-226-6475
Good Shepherd Church (Learning Matters!!)
640 Minaret Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380, Ph: 209-667-7712
Calaveras County Adult Education GED Instruction
670 Church St, Vallecito, CA 95251, Ph: 209-736-6046
HiSET and GED Exams Online
You can now take both the GED and the HiSET online. Until recently, online HSE (High School Equivalency) testing was not possible. You had to come to a state-designated test center and sit for the tests in person.
Fortunately, that has now changed. The GED and HiSET exams are now also available in an online proctored version. To learn more, visit ‘The online HiSET exam,’ and for GED information, check out -> ‘The online GED test.’
Modesto Area GED Testing Centers
Stanislaus County Office of Education (GED & HiSET) Tom Changnon Education Center
1325 H Street | Modesto | CA 95354 | Ph: 209-238-6502/6506
Project YES Modesto (HiSET)
1222 J Street | Modesto | CA 95354 | Ph: 209-556-1558 ext. 1551
From here, cities by alphabet
Hanline Adult Education Center (GED)
4231 Central Avenue | Ceres | CA 95307 | Ph: 209-556-1557
Manteca Adult School (HiSET)
2271 W Louise Avenue | Manteca | CA 95337 | Ph: 209-858-7330
Merced Adult School (GED)
50 E 20th Street | Merced | CA 95344 | Ph: 209-325-2838
Tuolumne County Adult School (GED, HiSET)
175 Fairview Lane | Sonora | CA 95370 | Ph: 209-536-2012 or 209-536-2075
Stockton Adult Education (GED)
1525 N Pacific Avenue | Stockton | CA 95204 | Ph: 209-933-7455
Jack Tone Adult Education School (HiSET)
7707 Austin Way | Stockton | CA 95213 | Ph: 209-467-7017
Tracy Adult Education School (HiSET)
1895 W Lowell Avenue | Tracy | CA 95376 | Ph: 209-830-3384 ext. 1665
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Last Updated on April 11, 2025.