Best Schools in Stockton, California
131 schools · 86 Elementary · 7 Middle · 25 High · 13 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $74,195
- Median home value
- $394,209
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 52%
17% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Stockton compares
California rank
#431 of 596
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$74k
74% of California median
Schools in this city
120
About Schools in Stockton, California
Stockton Unified and its neighboring districts cover 109 ranked public schools across the city, giving families a wide range of options at every grade level. The city's average school score sits at 5.7 out of 10, which reflects a landscape where quality varies significantly from one neighborhood to the next. That spread makes school selection one of the most consequential decisions a Stockton family will make.
The top performers are worth knowing. Pacific Law Academy leads the city with a score of 8.7 out of 10, the highest in Stockton, and offers a specialized focus that sets it apart at the high school level. Weber Institute also ranks among the city's strongest high schools at 8.0. On the elementary side, Sutherland Elementary scores 8.1 and Valentine Peyton Elementary earns an 8.0, both standing well above the city average. Across all grade levels, 17 schools — roughly 16% of ranked schools — score 7 or higher, meaning parents who prioritize academics have real options, but those options require active searching.
The majority of Stockton schools fall in the mid-range or below the city average, so geography alone should not drive enrollment decisions. Parents living in a lower-scoring attendance zone have practical routes to stronger schools through magnet programs, interdistrict transfers, and specialized academies like Pacific Law Academy, which draws students based on program interest rather than home address.
The practical takeaway: start with the 17 schools scoring 7 or above and work backward from there. Check each school's current enrollment policies and transfer deadlines early, since seats at higher-scoring schools fill fast. For elementary families, Sutherland and Valentine Peyton are strong anchors to research first. For high school, Pacific Law Academy's 8.7 rating makes it the clear benchmark — compare any other option against it. Stockton's school landscape rewards parents who dig into the data rather than defaulting to proximity, and MySchoolScout's ratings give you a direct way to do that comparison before committing to a neighborhood or enrollment decision.
Elementary Schools
86 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 366 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 828 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 570 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 441 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 752 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 459 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 736 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 630 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 411 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 620 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 |
| 11 | 377 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 12 | 610 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 13 | 464 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 14 | 752 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 |
| 15 | 643 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 |
| 16 | 524 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 |
| 17 | 964 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 |
| 18 | 222 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 |
| 19 | 487 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.3 |
| 20 | 374 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 |
| 21 | 674 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 |
| 22 | 973 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 |
| 23 | 645 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 |
| 24 | 525 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 25 | 524 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
Show 61 more elementary schools
| 26 | 427 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 27 | 325 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 28 | 850 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 29 | 241 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 30 | 269 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 31 | 761 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 32 | 432 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 33 | 503 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 34 | 643 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 35 | 443 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 36 | 230 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 37 | 548 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 38 | 661 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 39 | 681 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 40 | 612 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 41 | 537 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 42 | 184 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 43 | 537 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 44 | 496 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 45 | 764 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 46 | 583 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 47 | 430 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 48 | 122 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 49 | 802 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 50 | 206 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 51 | 541 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.8 | ||
| 52 | 908 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 53 | 506 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 54 | 151 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 55 | 446 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 56 | 418 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 57 | 597 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.6 | ||
| 58 | 569 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.6 | ||
| 59 | 740 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 60 | 297 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 61 | 475 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.9 | ||
| 62 | 524 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.9 | ||
| 63 | 498 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 64 | 662 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 65 | 633 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 66 | 448 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 67 | 443 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 68 | 730 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 69 | 512 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 70 | 351 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.5 | ||
| 71 | 412 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.3 | ||
| 72 | 337 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.1 | ||
| 73 | 458 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.0 | ||
| 74 | 377 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.4 | ||
| Private Schools 12 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
235 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ST LUKE SCHOOL
Private
222 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ALL SAINTS ACADEMY OF STOCKTON
Private
101 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | PRESENTATION PARISH SCHOOL
Private
247 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | ALL SAINTS ACADEMY OF STOCKTON
Private
99 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | CATHEDRAL OF ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL
Private
234 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Brookside Little Learners
Private
28 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | Presentation Parish School
Private
276 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | First Baptist Christian Schools
Private
156 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | Centro Vida Christian Academy
Private
32 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | All Saints Academy of Stockton
Private
109 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | 225 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 699 students · 7th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 333 students · 5th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 270 students · 4th–8th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 172 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 5 | 715 students · 7th–8th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 582 students · 7th–8th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 576 students · 7th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
25 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 198 students · 7th–12th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 344 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 216 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 455 students · 6th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 2,188 students · 6th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | 338 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 7 | 424 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | 2,414 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 9 | 1,758 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 10 | 121 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 11 | 204 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 12 | 236 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 13 | 146 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 14 | 1,880 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 15 | 404 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 16 | 1,713 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 17 | 2,018 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 18 | 2,891 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 19 | 205 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
Private
785 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Stockton Baptist School
Private
32 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Ave Maria Catholic School
Private
7 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Sacred CG Family Academy
Private
9 students · 1st–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | K-12
Private
13 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 48 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 101 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 103 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 838 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | 1,046 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 6 | 1,191 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 7 | 102 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 8 | 1,149 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.6 | ||
| 9 | 1,613 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.3 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | STOCKTON ACCELERATED INSTITUTE
Private
60 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | STOCKTON BAPTIST SCHOOL
Private
52 students · Pre-K–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | STOCKTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
207 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
30 students · 1st–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Stockton
Stockton, California · 131 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 11 ZIP codes
Median Income
$74,195
Median Home Value
$394,209
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Population
387,093
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
52%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Community Profile
Stockton has a median household income of $74,195. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $394,209, with a median rent of $1,498/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.2%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- California
- Total Schools
- 131
- Elementary
- 86
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 25
- Districts
- 20
- Avg Rating
- 5.8/10
Resources
School Districts (20)
ABLE Charter District
1 school · 1,191 students
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter District
1 school · 241 students
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary District
1 school · 455 students
TEAM Charter District
1 school · 506 students
Venture Academy District
1 school · 1,613 students
one.Charter District
1 school · 1,149 students
Team Charter Academy District
1 school · 172 students
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary District
1 school · 377 students
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy District
1 school · 236 students
Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy District
1 school · 297 students
KIPP Stockton District
1 school · 101 students
KIPP University Park District
1 school · 269 students
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District
1 school · 206 students
Escalon Unified
7 schools · 2,724 students
Lincoln Unified
14 schools · 8,773 students
Linden Unified
6 schools · 2,275 students
Lodi Unified
49 schools · 27,172 students
Manteca Unified
30 schools · 25,000 students
Stockton Unified
54 schools · 34,544 students
San Joaquin County Office of Education
3 schools · 1,937 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Stockton, California
How many schools are in Stockton, California?
Stockton has 131 schools, including 109 public and 22 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Stockton, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Stockton is 5.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Stockton, California?
The top-ranked school in Stockton on MySchoolScout is Pacific Law Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Stockton, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Stockton on MySchoolScout is Sutherland Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Stockton, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Stockton on MySchoolScout is Christa Mcauliffe Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Stockton, California?
The top-ranked high school in Stockton on MySchoolScout is Pacific Law Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.
How many school districts serve Stockton, California?
Stockton is served by 20 school districts: Able Charter District, Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter District, Stockton Collegiate International Secondary District, Team Charter District, Venture Academy District, One.charter District, Team Charter Academy District, Stockton Collegiate International Elementary District, Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy District, Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy District, Kipp Stockton District, Kipp University Park District, Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District, Escalon Unified, Lincoln Unified, Linden Unified, Lodi Unified, Manteca Unified, Stockton Unified, San Joaquin County Office of Education.
What is the education level in Stockton, California?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Stockton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Stockton, California?
The median household income in Stockton is approximately $74,195 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Stockton, California?
Yes, Stockton has 22 private schools alongside 109 public schools. The top-rated private school is Stockton Accelerated Institute with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stockton, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Stockton is 21.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stockton, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.