For the 2023 school year, there are 236 public schools serving 144,709 students in San Joaquin County, CA (there are 44 private schools, serving 6,911 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Joaquin County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Grades: 4-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Park View Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain House High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 S. Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 1,709 students
Rank: #66.
Weston Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Brookside
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Vinewood Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W. Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #99.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
River Islands Technology Academy
Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Grades: K-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 W. Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Banta Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22345 El Rancho Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 W. Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Johanna Boss High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Joseph Widmer Junior Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Grades: K-8
| 737 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 W. Kettleman Dr. Ste. 10
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-4934
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-4934
Grades: K-12
| 837 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Stockton High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 S. Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2222.
Ripon High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N. Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2323.
Colony Oak Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22241 S. Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #2424.
John C. Kimball High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Jaguar Run
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-6600
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #2525.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 2,894 students
Rank: #2727.
John Mccandless STEM Charter
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2828.
Monticello Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #2929.
Ripon Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 W. Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #3030.
Tracy High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #3232.
Primary Charter
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #3333.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #3434.
John Muir Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #3535.
Millennium Charter
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 538 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
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Be.tech Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Grades: K-1
| 65 students
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Davis Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5224 East Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Grades: 4
| n/a students
De Witt Nelson High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7650 South Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Delta Launch Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Grades: 6
| 19 students
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Excel High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Grades: 4-6
| 11 students
Golden Valley Secondary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1144 East Channel St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Great Valley Academy - Manteca (Closed 2021)
Charter School
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
James Urbani Institute Of Language Development (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2245 East 11th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Grades: 3-9
| 23 students
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
Lincoln Community Day 7-12 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Lincoln Community Day K-6 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
2010 W. Swain Rd
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8731
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8731
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Linden Community Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
100 North Jack Tone Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Moses Rodgers Virtual Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Charter School
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Renew Virtual Academy K12 #1 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
343 E. Main St. Ste. 715
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 11
| 3 students
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Stockton Intermediate (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
975 North D St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Success High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1775 West Lowell Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3015
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3015
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sutherland Learning Opportunity Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: 3-6
| 8 students
13520 E. Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Grades: K-6
| 79 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?
236 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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