For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 971 students in San Joaquin, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin, CA are Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and San Joaquin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Joaquin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Cantua Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29288 West Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8535 South Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Tranquillity Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 South Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
San Joaquin, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin, CA include Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and San Joaquin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin?
4 public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin?
San Joaquin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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