Top 10 Best San Joaquin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 144 public middle schools serving 84,169 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Park View Elementary School and Hansen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Joaquin County (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.
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: #33.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S. Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
543 N. Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E. Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
452 W. Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #2020.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16555 W. Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2121.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 E. Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #2222.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 N.gate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #2323.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2424.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #2525.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22241 S. Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Grades: K-8
| 473 students
Rank: #2626.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #2727.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Grades: K-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #2828.
John Mccandless STEM Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2929.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
509 W. Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #3030.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Grades: K-12
| 452 students
Rank: #3131.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3232.
Brock Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Stonum Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3333.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 E. Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #3434.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14600 S. Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Rank: #3535.
Walter Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 Tannehill Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Grades: K-8
| 906 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 middle schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Park View Elementary School and Hansen Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Joaquin County, CA?
144 public middle schools are located in San Joaquin County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County, CA?
San Joaquin County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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