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Best 95206 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,528 students in 95206, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95206, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95206, CA are San Joaquin Elementary School, Kipp Stockton and Nightingale Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95206 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95206, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95206, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 South Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2843 Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Gr: K-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2428 Belleview Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 208-9900
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Edison High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 2,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Downing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7285
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 West Ninth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7245
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Hazelton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 West Jefferson
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7210
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Taylor Leadership Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7290
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Dolores Huerta Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1644 South Lincoln
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7220
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #1313.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2236 East 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7250
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1628 East Tenth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7305
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 East 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7405
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
District Special Education
Special Education School
1541 East March Ln.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95206, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95206, CA include San Joaquin Elementary School, Kipp Stockton and Nightingale Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95206?
17 public schools are located in 95206.
What percentage of students in 95206 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95206 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95206?
95206 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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