Best 95212 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,784 students in 95212, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 95 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 95212, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95212, CA are Valentine Peyton Elementary School, George Lincoln Mosher and George W. Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95212 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95212, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95212, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Ansel Adams
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9275 Glacier Point Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9601
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Morada Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Eastview Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5224 East Morada Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95212, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95212, CA include Valentine Peyton Elementary School, George Lincoln Mosher and George W. Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95212?
7 public schools are located in 95212.
What percentage of students in 95212 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 95212 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95212?
95212 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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