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Best 95242 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,750 students in 95242, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 824 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95242, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95242, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 95242 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95242, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95242, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95242, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95242?
12 public schools are located in 95242.
What percentage of students in 95242 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95242 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95242?
95242 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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