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Best Public Elementary Schools in Stockton, CA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stockton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 86 public elementary schools serving 46,631 students in Stockton, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stockton, CA are Elkhorn, Brookside and John Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Stockton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Gr: 4-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Gr: K-6 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Julia Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3777 A. G. Spanos Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8453
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3830 Webster Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Podesta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8543
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Gr: K-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 N. Gettysburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Gr: 5-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Mable Barron
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
George Lincoln Mosher
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Buddy Holly Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-9298
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Colonial Heights
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 South Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Able Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Gr: K-12 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Claudia Landeen
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4128 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Collegeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 South Jack Tone Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 941-2007
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 North Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Flora Arca Mata
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6324 North Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
John R. Williams
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Meadow Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8767
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Stockton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
One.charter (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stockton, CA include Elkhorn, Brookside and John Muir Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stockton?
87 public elementary schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?

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