For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,794 students in Lathrop, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lathrop, CA are River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Delta Charter Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lathrop, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lathrop have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lathrop, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Grades: K-8
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Delta Charter Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15851 South Fifth St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Keys Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epic Academy
Charter School
2760 Penrose Ln.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6700
Grades: K-8
| 805 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lathrop, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lathrop, CA include River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Delta Charter Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Lathrop?
6 public middle schools are located in Lathrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Lathrop?
Lathrop public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lathrop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lathrop include: Nextgeneration Steam Academy vs. River Islands Technology Academy Ii, River Islands Technology Academy Ii vs. Nextgeneration Steam Academy, Epic Academy vs. River Islands Technology Academy Ii
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