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Best San Joaquin County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 148 public middle schools serving 84,149 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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%
Rank: #2424.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
George Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
535 Mabel Josephine Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Gr: K-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Gr: K-8 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Gr: K-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4620 East Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 Darlene Ln.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Ripona Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 East Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 Northgate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Gr: K-8 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Gr: K-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Joaquin County?
148 public middle schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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