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Best Stockton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 74 public middle schools serving 40,802 students in Stockton, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stockton, CA are Elkhorn, Brookside and Pacific Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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

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.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
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 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Gr: K-8
Rank: #99.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Gr: K-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Mable Barron
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Gr: K-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Gr: K-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Morada Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Eastview Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Gr: 7-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 South Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Claudia Landeen
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4128 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 North Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Flora Arca Mata
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6324 North Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Franklin High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 East Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Gr: 6-12 | 2,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 West Sonora
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2843 Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 East Fulton St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
King Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 East Lafayette St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7230
Gr: K-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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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 middle schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stockton, CA include Elkhorn, Brookside and Pacific Law Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Stockton?
74 public middle schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?

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