For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,102 students in 95204, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 551 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 95204, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95204, CA are Primary Years Academy, Commodore Stockton Skills and Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95204 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95204, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95204, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3830 Webster Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Gr: K-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 East Fulton St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Mission Rd.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7240
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7240
Gr: K-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Kirk Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7215
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7215
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 East Mendocino Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7325
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7325
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1540 North Lincoln St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7175
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7175
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Unbound Stockton Community
Charter School
444 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 800-6434
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 800-6434
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95204, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95204, CA include Primary Years Academy, Commodore Stockton Skills and Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95204?
8 public schools are located in 95204.
What percentage of students in 95204 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 95204 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95204?
95204 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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