For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,858 students in Lodi, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA are Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Erma B. Reese Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lodi, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #33.
Erma B. Reese Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 West Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 Culbertson Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8212
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8212
Grades: K-6
| 709 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Grades: K-12
| 948 students
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 North Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Leroy Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 South Crescent Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7378
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7378
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
509 Eden St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7334
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7334
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5099 East Bear Creek Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7370
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7370
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #1212.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
831 West Lockeford St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7451
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7451
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Turner Academy At Tokay Colony
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 East Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #1414.
Beckman Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Scarborough Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7410
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7410
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Clyde W. Needham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 South Pleasant Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7375
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7375
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Woodbridge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Lilac St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Calaveras St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7356
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7356
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Lodi, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
13520 E. Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA include Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Erma B. Reese Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lodi?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lodi include: Beckman Elementary School vs. Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School, Leroy Nichols Elementary School vs. Erma B. Reese Elementary School, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School vs. Beckman Elementary School
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