For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 23,224 students in Stockton, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA are Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Stockton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Health Careers Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stockton, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Johanna Boss High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Gr: 9-12 | 2,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: 6-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Able Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Gr: K-12 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Franklin High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 East Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Gr: 6-12 | 2,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2428 Belleview Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 337-3010
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 337-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Stagg Senior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,758 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Gr: K-12 | 1,613 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Edison High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 2,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 South Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4131 North Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Village Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West Swain
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Jane Frederick High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1141 East Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
San Joaquin County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9279
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9279
Gr: K-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
District Special Education
Special Education School
1541 East March Ln.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
San Joaquin County Rocp
Vocational School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9005
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9005
Gr: 10-12
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
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
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
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
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
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
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
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
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
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
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Gr: 5-8
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
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
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
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
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
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
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Gr: 3-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
3830 Webster Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Gr: K-8
52 West Benjamin Holt Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
41 Yokuts St
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Gr: 9-12
1900 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1777 E. Hammer Ln.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA include Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Stockton?
29 public high schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stockton include: Bear Creek High School vs. Lincoln High School, Franklin High School vs. Edison High School, Lincoln High School vs. Bear Creek High School
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