Best 95209 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,689 students in 95209, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95209, CA are Elkhorn, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School and Colonial Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95209 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95209, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95209, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

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.
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: #33.
Colonial Heights
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 933-7205
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Delta Sierra Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Wagner Heights Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8510
Gr: 7-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95209, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95209, CA include Elkhorn, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School and Colonial Heights.
How many public middle schools are located in 95209?
5 public middle schools are located in 95209.
What is the racial composition of students in 95209?
95209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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