For the 2025 school year, there are 242 public schools serving 145,395 students in San Joaquin County, CA (there are , serving 7,836 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Joaquin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Gr: 4-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 South Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
296 East Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
452 West Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
685 North Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Mountain House High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 South Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Gr: 9-12 | 2,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 West Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Gr: 5-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Gr: K-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Primary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Ripon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Millennium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Gr: K-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Gr: K-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Gr: K-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7474 East Collier Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Gr: K-6 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Johanna Boss High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16555 West Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #3434.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Gr: K-8 | 1,155 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Gr: K-12 | 1,835 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Gr: K-1 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 60%
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Davis Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5224 East Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
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
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Delta Charter Online (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Delta Keys Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Delta Launch Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Duncan-russell Continuation (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Gr: 10-12
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Excel High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Gr: 9-12
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
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
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Gr: K-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
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
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Gr: 3-9 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Gr: 4
Lincoln Community Day 7-12 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
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
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
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Gr: 5-8
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Gr: 7-12
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
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
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
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 11 | 3 students
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Gr: K-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Joaquin County?
242 public schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What percentage of students in San Joaquin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Joaquin County include: Tokay High School vs. Lodi High School, Harvest High School vs. New Vision High School, Lodi High School vs. Tokay High School
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