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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Joaquin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 239 public schools serving 144,808 students in San Joaquin County, CA (there are 45 private schools, serving 8,063 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Joaquin County (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.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 South Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Gr: K-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
296 East Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Gr: K-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
452 West Saint Francis St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
685 North Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Mountain House High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1090 South Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Gr: 9-12 | 2,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 West Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 East Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Primary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Ripon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Millennium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Gr: K-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7474 East Collier Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16555 West Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Gr: K-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Joaquin County?
241 public schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What percentage of students in San Joaquin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in San Joaquin County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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