For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 15,947 students in Manteca, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manteca, CA are Nile Garden Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School and George Mcparland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manteca, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Manteca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Manteca, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #22.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Grades: K-8
| 1,205 students
Rank: #33.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Northgate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Grades: K-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #44.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Grades: K-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #55.
Walter Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Tannehill Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Grades: K-8
| 998 students
Rank: #66.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14600 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #88.
Stella Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Silverado Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Brock Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Stonum Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
Joshua Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 Pestana Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1111.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 East Edison St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Valley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4223 Mcdougald Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Grades: K-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1313.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Grades: K-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North Main St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Martha St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Grades: K-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1616.
George Y. Komure Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Henry Long Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1717.
August Knodt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Ews Woods Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Grades: K-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1818.
Neil Hafley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
849 Northgate Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1919.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 East Fourth St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Manteca, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manteca, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manteca, CA include Nile Garden Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School and George Mcparland Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manteca?
20 public middle schools are located in Manteca.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteca?
Manteca public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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 Manteca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manteca include: Nile Garden Elementary School vs. Veritas Elementary School, Golden West Elementary School vs. Neil Hafley Elementary School, Walter Woodward Elementary School vs. Veritas Elementary School
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