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Best San Joaquin County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 67 public high schools serving 51,882 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Mountain House High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Joaquin County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain House High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Joaquin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mountain House High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1090 South Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Gr: 9-12 | 2,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Ripon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Millennium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1212.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Gr: K-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Sierra High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Thomas St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
John C. Kimball High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 Jaguar Run
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Gr: 9-12 | 2,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
647 West Lathrop Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 938-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Lodi High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3 South Pacific Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7695
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
Merrill F. West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1775 West Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Gr: K-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
California Connections Academy North Bay
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Escalon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1528 East Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7073
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Tracy High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 East 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
729 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Tokay High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 West Century Blvd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 2,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: 6-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
East Union High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 North Union Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Linden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18527 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Joaquin County, CA

San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy (Closed 2023)
722 W. March Ln.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Be.tech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Gr: 9-12
California Connections Academy Northern California (Closed 2024)
Charter School
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Gr: K-12 | 1,835 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Clements Elementary School (Closed 2012)
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Gr: K-1 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Clover (H. Alfred) Middle School (Closed 2006)
51 East Beverly Pl.
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
Gr: 4
De Witt Nelson High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7650 South Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Delta Charter Online (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Delta Island Elementary School (Closed 2010)
11022 West Howard Rd.
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
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
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
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
Gr: 10-12
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Excel Acad: Collegiate Sports Health Science Preparato High School (Closed 2015)
2720 Transworld Dr.
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
Gr: 9-12
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Grant Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Great Valley Academy - Manteca (Closed 2023)
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Gr: K-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Holt Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Holton (Karl) High School (Closed 2004)
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Institute Of Business, Management, And Law Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6505 Inglewood Ave
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
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
Gr: 4
Lincoln Community Day 7-12 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
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
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
Gr: 5-8
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Gr: 7-12
Moses Rodgers Virtual Learning Center (Closed 2009)
302 West Weber Ave.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
One.charter (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Renew Virtual Academy K12 #1 (Closed 2017)
343 E. Main St. Ste. 715
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 11 | 3 students
Rising Sun Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Gr: K-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Mountain House High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Joaquin County?
67 public high schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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