For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public charter schools serving 20,044 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Stockton Early College Academy, Primary Charter and River Islands Technology Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Joaquin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Early College Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Primary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Grades: K-8
| 993 students
Rank: #44.
Millennium Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Law Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Grades: K-12
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Escalon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
John Mccandless Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4620 E. Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(916) 319-0800
Acampo, CA 95220
(916) 319-0800
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1111.
California Connections Academy Northern California
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 N. Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Grades: K-12
| 1,766 students
Rank: #1212.
Health Careers Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
931 E. Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
California Connections Academy North Bay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1616.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1717.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Grades: 6-12
| 449 students
Rank: #1818.
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5313 Rd. 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Grades: K-12
| 696 students
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Stockton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Rank: #2020.
Delta Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 798 students
Rank: #2121.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2428 Belleview Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 337-3010
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 337-3010
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #2424.
Banta Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22345 El Rancho Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #2525.
Nightingale Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2626.
Able Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Grades: K-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #2727.
Delta Charter Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: #2828.
Delta Home Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #2929.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Grades: K-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittman Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 E. Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #3131.
New Jerusalem
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Grades: 1-8
| 233 students
Rank: #3232.
Team Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #3333.
Team Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #3434.
Delta Keys Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #3535.
One.charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 846 students
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San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
722 W. March Ln.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Be.tech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19051 Hwy 88
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Clements, CA 95227
(209) 331-7300
Grades: K-1
| 65 students
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Davis Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5224 East Morada Ln
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8301
Grades: 4
| n/a students
De Witt Nelson High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7650 South Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6168
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
Delta Charter Online (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
11022 West Howard Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3306
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Delta Keys Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Delta Launch Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Grades: 6
| 19 students
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Excel High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Grades: 4-6
| 11 students
Golden Valley Secondary Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1144 East Channel St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 953-4039
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
1800 South Sutter St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7195
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Great Valley Academy - Manteca (Closed 2023)
Charter School
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-5400
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
1545 South Holt Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-2590
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Po Box 213002
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6164
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
6505 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
James Urbani Institute Of Language Development (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2245 East 11th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395
Grades: 3-9
| 23 students
Johanna Boss High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Grades: 8-12
| 28 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
Lincoln Community Day 7-12 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Lincoln Community Day K-6 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Linden Community Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
100 North Jack Tone Rd
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-2192
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Marshall K-8 Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Moses Rodgers Virtual Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Charter School
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Renew Virtual Academy K12 #1 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
343 E. Main St. Ste. 715
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Stockton, CA 95202
(916) 253-9355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 11
| 3 students
Welty And Spencer Rds.
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Vernalis, CA 95385
(209) 835-0281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3100 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-8140
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Stockton Intermediate (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
975 North D St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7375
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Stockton Early College Academy, Primary Charter and River Islands Technology Academy Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in San Joaquin County?
42 public charter schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Joaquin County include: Nextgeneration Steam Academy vs. River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Rio Valley Charter vs. Vista Oaks Charter, River Islands Technology Academy Ii vs. Nextgeneration Steam Academy
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