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Top 10 Best Stockton Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 114 public schools serving 65,462 students in Stockton, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,908 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stockton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Stockton, CA are Elkhorn, Middle College High School and Stockton Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stockton, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #1010.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #1313.
Julia Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3777 A. G. Spanos Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 2,891 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Grades: 7-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1616.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3830 Webster Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1919.
Podesta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #2020.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #2121.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #2222.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #2323.
George Lincoln Mosher
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Buddy Holly Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #2424.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #2525.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Iron Canyon Cir.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-9431
Grades: 7-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 N. Gettysburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #2727.
Mable Barron
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Grades: K-8
| 662 students
Rank: #2828.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Grades: 6-12
| 455 students
Rank: #2929.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #3030.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #3131.
George W. Bush Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #3232.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9444 Caywood Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8333
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3434.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #3535.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
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Stockton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Davis Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5224 East Morada Ln
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
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Excel Acad: Collegiate Sports Health Science Preparato High School (Closed 2015)
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Grant Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Holt Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Holton (Karl) High School (Closed 2004)
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Institute Of Business, Management, And Law Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6505 Inglewood Ave
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
Grades: 3-9
| 23 students
Lincoln Community Day 7-12 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
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
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Linden Community Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
100 North Jack Tone Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Moses Rodgers Virtual Learning Center (Closed 2009)
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
N.a. Chaderjian High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6444
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
One.charter (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 1,149 students
Renew Virtual Academy K12 #1 (Closed 2017)
343 E. Main St. Ste. 715
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Sutherland Learning Opportunity Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: 3-6
| 8 students
Tyler Skills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3830 Webster Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Valenzuela Elementary School (Closed 2013)
52 West Benjamin Holt Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Velocity International Science And Technical Academy (Closed 2014)
41 Yokuts St
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Village Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1900 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Vision Quest & Career Pathway (Closed 2023)
1777 E. Hammer Ln.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Grades: K-12
| 197 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Stockton, CA include Elkhorn, Middle College High School and Stockton Early College Academy.
How many public schools are located in Stockton?
114 public schools are located in Stockton.
What percentage of students in Stockton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stockton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?

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