Best Schools in Manteca, California
32 schools · 23 Elementary · 8 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Manteca?
Use this page to compare every school in Manteca by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lathrop High
High · Manteca Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sierra High
High · Manteca Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Nile Garden Elementary
Elementary · Manteca Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Manteca for 2026 are Lathrop High (7.5/10), Sierra High (6.8/10), and Nile Garden Elementary (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 30 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
32
29 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$579,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
32
29 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$579,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Manteca schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Manteca schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Manteca
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (30 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lathrop High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sierra High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Nile Garden Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Yosemite School Community Day (7-12) | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Manteca High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Mossdale Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | St Anthony Catholic School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Weston Ranch High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | East Union High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | George Mcparland Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.1/10
- Median household income
- $105,001
- Median home value
- $579,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 40 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
3% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Manteca compares
California rank
#537 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$105k
105% of California median
Schools in this city
30
About Schools in Manteca, California
Manteca's public school system spans 28 ranked schools, giving families a real range of options across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The city's average school score sits at 4.5 out of 10 — a useful baseline when comparing individual campuses. That average signals a mixed landscape: some schools perform solidly above the midpoint, others trail it, and the gap between the city's strongest and weakest performers is meaningful enough to make school selection matter.
The high school tier is where Manteca stands out most. Sierra High leads the city with a 6.7 out of 10, the strongest score among all 28 ranked public schools. Weston Ranch High and Lathrop High both score 6.4, making them close seconds. Manteca High comes in at 6.3, and New Vision High rounds out the top five at 6.0. All five high schools clear the city average by a significant margin, which tells parents that secondary options here are consistently stronger than the K–8 pipeline feeding into them.
That pipeline is where parents should focus their research. The spread between the city's 4.5 average and its 6.7 top score suggests notable variation at the elementary and middle school levels. Families with younger children should look closely at individual campus scores rather than relying on the city average — which schools are above it, which are below, and by how much. School assignment boundaries in a city Manteca's size can determine which side of that gap a child lands on.
Practically speaking, Manteca gives high school families several competitive choices within a tight geographic range. Sierra High is the clear performance leader, but Weston Ranch and Lathrop both offer strong alternatives with scores nearly identical to each other. For families currently in elementary or middle school, matching your home address to the strongest feeder schools will do more to shape long-term outcomes than any single factor. Check current boundary maps and confirm enrollment options before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
23 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,155 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 1,064 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 1,196 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 998 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 |
| 5 | 797 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.7 |
| 6 | 935 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 |
| 7 | 1,205 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 |
| 8 | 948 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 714 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 808 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.7 |
Show all 23 elementary schools in Manteca
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,509 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 1,637 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 39 students · 7th–12th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 1,858 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 1,181 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 1,510 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 112 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 8 | 153 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Manteca
Manteca, California · 32 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$105,001
Median Home Value
$579,700
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
128,529
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
40 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Manteca has a median household income of $105,001. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $579,700, with a median rent of $2,055/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 40 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 23
- High
- 8
- Other
- 1
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Manteca, California
How many schools are in Manteca, California?
Manteca has 32 schools, including 29 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Manteca, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Manteca is 5.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Manteca, California?
The top-ranked school in Manteca on MySchoolScout is Lathrop High with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Manteca, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Manteca on MySchoolScout is Nile Garden Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Manteca, California?
The top-ranked high school in Manteca on MySchoolScout is Lathrop High with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Manteca, California?
Manteca is served by 1 school district: Manteca Unified.
What is the education level in Manteca, California?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Manteca have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Manteca, California?
The median household income in Manteca is approximately $105,001 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Manteca, California?
Yes, Manteca has 3 private schools alongside 29 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Anthony Catholic School with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manteca, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Manteca is 21.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Manteca, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.