For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,005 students in Lodi, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA are Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Valley Robotics Academy and Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lodi, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Grades: K-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Independence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Oaks Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 S. Lower Sacramento Ste. A
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Grades: K-12
| 936 students
Rank: #55.
Millswood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 N. Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
Lodi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 S. Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Grades: 7-8
| 898 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W. Kettleman Dr. Ste. 10
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-4934
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-4934
Grades: K-12
| 787 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henderson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Turner Academy At Tokay Colony
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 E. Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Lodi, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
13520 E. Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8438
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA include Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Valley Robotics Academy and Independence.
How many public middle schools are located in Lodi?
9 public middle schools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lodi include: Rio Valley Charter vs. Vista Oaks Charter, Millswood Middle School vs. Lodi Middle School, Lodi Middle School vs. Millswood Middle School
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