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Best Lodi Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 8,001 students in Lodi, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA are Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Erma B. Reese Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #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%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lodi, CA include Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Erma B. Reese Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lodi?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?

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