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, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | 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
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 S. Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
296 E. Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Grades: K-8
| 796 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
452 W. Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
543 N. Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
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: #77.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #88.
Brookside
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E. Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1111.
River Islands Technology 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1212.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1313.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | 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
| 178 students
Rank: #1414.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 W. Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
| 28 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John F. Cruikshank Jr.
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
| 41 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7474 E. Collier Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1818.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 W. Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1919.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 473 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #2222.
John Mccandless STEM Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
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: #2323.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 E. Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #2424.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Grades: K-8
| 680 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
Rank: #2828.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4620 E. Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
George Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Mabel Josephine Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Grades: K-8
| 948 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ripona Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 E. Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 452 students
Rank: #3232.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Darlene Ln.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Rank: #3333.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3434.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 N.gate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #3535.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Grades: 7-8
| 555 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
Delta Charter Online (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Delta Keys Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 105 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
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
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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, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes 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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