Top 10 Best San Joaquin County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 240 public schools serving 145,621 students in San Joaquin County, CA (there are 45 private schools, serving 6,921 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Middle College High School and Stockton Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best San Joaquin County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Park View Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Hansen Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S. Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
Bethany Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain House High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1090 S. Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #88.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
543 N. Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #99.
Weston Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1010.
Brookside
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1111.
Vinewood Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W. Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1212.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #1313.
Wicklund Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E. Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1414.
River Islands Technology Ii
Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Grades: K-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1515.
Altamont Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
452 W. Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 W. Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Banta Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22345 El Rancho Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
729 W. Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Johanna Boss High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
John F. Cruikshank Jr.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 W. Kettleman Dr. Ste. 10
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-4934
Grades: K-12
| 779 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Stockton High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 S. Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #2727.
Lammersville Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16555 W. Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2828.
Nile Garden Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 E. Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #2929.
George Mcparland Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 N.gate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #3030.
Linden Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18100 W. Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #3131.
Primary Years Academy
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1540 N. Lincoln St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Duncan-russell Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Manteca Community Day (K-6)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
737 W. Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Grades: K-6
| 0 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #3535.
Ripon High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N. Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
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San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
722 W. March Ln.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Grades: K-1
| 65 students
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
5224 East Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Grades: 4
| n/a students
7650 South Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Grades: 6
| 19 students
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Grades: 4-6
| 11 students
1144 East Channel St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
2245 East 11th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Grades: 3-9
| 23 students
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
100 North Jack Tone Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
343 E. Main St. Ste. 715
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 11
| 3 students
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
975 North D St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
1775 West Lowell Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3015
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: 3-6
| 8 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Middle College High School and Stockton Early College Academy.
How many public schools are located in San Joaquin County, CA?
240 public schools are located in San Joaquin County, CA.
What percentage of students in San Joaquin County, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County, CA?
San Joaquin County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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