Best Civic Center Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,918 students in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Civic Center are Stockton Early College Academy, Health Careers Academy and Weber Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton, CA (2026)

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 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
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 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #77.
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 South Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Jane Frederick High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 East Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp University Park
Charter School
820 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 741-7924
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton, CA include Stockton Early College Academy, Health Careers Academy and Weber Institute.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton?
the neighborhood of Civic Center, Stockton public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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