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Best Stockton Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 8,208 students in Stockton, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Stockton, CA are Stockton Early College Academy, Pacific Law Academy and John Mccandless Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Stockton, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Able Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Gr: K-12 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2428 Belleview Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 337-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Pittman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2829 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Gr: K-12 | 1,613 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Team Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
540 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Team Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy
Charter School
1605 East March Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 337-3010
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
Charter School
703 East Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 830-9219
Gr: K-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp University Park
Charter School
820 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 741-7924
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Unbound Stockton Community
Charter School
444 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 800-6434
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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 charter schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Stockton, CA include Stockton Early College Academy, Pacific Law Academy and John Mccandless Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Stockton?
19 public charter schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Stockton include: Pacific Law Academy vs. John Mccandless Charter

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