Best Valley Oak Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,297 students in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Oak are George W. Bush Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Ansel Adams. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9444 Caywood Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8333
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Clairmont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8282 Lemans Ave.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8267
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8405 Tam O'shanter Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8410
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
District Special Education
Special Education School
1541 East March Ln.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton, CA include George W. Bush Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Ansel Adams.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton?
the neighborhood of Valley Oak, Stockton public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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