Top 10 Best Stockton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 113 public schools serving 66,935 students in Stockton, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,626 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 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Stockton, CA Public Schools (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.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 106. - 10.
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: #6 - 106. - 10.
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: #6 - 106. - 10.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Stockton High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 S. Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
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: #1111.
Primary Years Academy
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1540 N. Lincoln St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 2,970 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
John Muir Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1616.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #1717.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 E. Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1818.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
931 E. Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #1919.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 W. Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #2020.
Commodore Stockton Skills
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 985 students
Rank: #2121.
Waverly Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #2222.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #2323.
Podesta Ranch Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #2424.
Humphreys College Of Business Law And Education
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Grades: K-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2525.
Jane Frederick High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 E. Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #2626.
Julia Morgan Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3777 A. G. Spanos Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #2727.
Bear Creek High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Grades: 9-12
| 2,033 students
Rank: #2828.
Sierra Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Grades: 7-8
| 555 students
Rank: #2929.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Grades: 6-12
| 479 students
Rank: #3030.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Iron Canyon Cir.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-9432
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #3131.
Waterloo Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 N. Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #3232.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #3333.
George Lincoln Mosher
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Buddy Holly Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #3434.
Cesar Chavez High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,335 students
Rank: #3535.
Edison High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W. Dr. Mlk Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 2,606 students
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Stockton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 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
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
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
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
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
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: 3-6
| 8 students
3830 Webster Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
52 West Benjamin Holt Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
41 Yokuts St
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1900 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
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, CA?
113 public schools are located in Stockton, CA.
What percentage of students in Stockton, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stockton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton, CA?
Stockton, CA public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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