For the 2026 school year, there are 185 public elementary schools serving 101,411 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Joaquin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Gr: 4-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 South Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Gr: K-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
296 East Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Gr: K-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
452 West Saint Francis St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
685 North Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 West Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Primary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7474 East Collier Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Gr: K-6 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16555 West Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
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
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Gr: K-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Gr: K-6 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
George Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Mabel Josephine Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Gr: K-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Gr: K-8 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
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
Gr: K-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Yosemite School Community Day (K-6)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Erma B. Reese Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 West Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Gr: K-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Gr: K-1 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 60%
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Davis Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5224 East Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Gr: 4
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
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Delta Bridges Charter (Closed 2025)
Charter School
703 E. Swain Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Delta Keys Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Delta Launch Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Duncan-russell Continuation (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Gr: 10-12
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Excel High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Gr: 9-12
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Gr: 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
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Gr: K-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 8-12 | 287 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 3-9 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Gr: 4
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
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: 5-8
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Gr: 7-12
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
N.a. Chaderjian High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6444
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6444
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 11 | 3 students
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Gr: K-5
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Gr: 9-12
Stockton Intermediate (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
975 North D St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin County?
184 public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Joaquin County include: Dent Elementary School vs. Van Allen Elementary School, Nextgeneration Steam Academy vs. River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Hansen Elementary School vs. Julius Cordes Elementary School
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