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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lodi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,873 students in Lodi, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,399 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lodi, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lodi, CA are Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Walter J. Katnich Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lodi, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Gr: K-6 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
Erma B. Reese Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 West Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Gr: K-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Leroy Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 South Crescent Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7378
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Lodi High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3 South Pacific Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7695
Gr: 9-12 | 1,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Gr: K-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Culbertson Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8212
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 North Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Gr: 7-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #1313.
Tokay High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 West Century Blvd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Eden St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7334
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Gr: 7-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5099 East Bear Creek Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7370
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Woodbridge
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Lilac St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
831 West Lockeford St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7451
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Clyde W. Needham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 South Pleasant Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7375
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Beckman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Scarborough Dr.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7410
Gr: K-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Turner Academy At Tokay Colony
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13520 East Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Calaveras St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7356
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
660 West Walnut St.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7633
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lodi, CA?
How many public schools are located in Lodi?
24 public schools are located in Lodi.
What percentage of students in Lodi go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lodi are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?

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