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Best Stockton Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 114 public schools serving 65,462 students in Stockton, CA (there are 19 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Gr: 4-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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.
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: #99.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Gr: K-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1313.
Julia Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3777 A. G. Spanos Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3830 Webster Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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.
Podesta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Gr: K-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Iron Canyon Cir.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-9431
Gr: 7-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 N. Gettysburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Mable Barron
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Gr: K-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
George Lincoln Mosher
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Buddy Holly Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
George W. Bush Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9444 Caywood Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8333
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Gr: K-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Ansel Adams
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9275 Glacier Point Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9601
Gr: K-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Stockton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
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
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%
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
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
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Gr: 9-12
Stockton Intermediate (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
975 North D St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Sutherland Learning Opportunity Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Gr: 3-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Tyler Skills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3830 Webster Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Gr: K-8
Valenzuela Elementary School (Closed 2013)
52 West Benjamin Holt Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Velocity International Science And Technical Academy (Closed 2014)
41 Yokuts St
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Gr: 9-12
Village Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1900 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Vision Quest & Career Pathway (Closed 2023)
1777 E. Hammer Ln.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 91%

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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