For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public charter schools serving 17,782 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 42% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Joaquin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Primary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
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
| 975 students
Rank: #44.
Millennium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Law Academy
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
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
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
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Escalon Charter Academy
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
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
John Mccandless Charter
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
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4620 East Acampo Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 331-7809
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
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
| 726 students
Rank: #1111.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Grades: K-12
| 948 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
California Connections Academy North Bay
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
| 168 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 North Corral Hollow Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1515.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 5-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
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
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Stockton
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
| 101 students
Rank: #1919.
Delta Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 811 students
Rank: #2020.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary 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
| 377 students
Rank: #2121.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
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
| 236 students
Rank: #2222.
Banta Charter
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
| 70 students
Rank: #2323.
Nightingale Charter
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
| 427 students
Rank: #2424.
Able Charter
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
| 1,191 students
Rank: #2525.
Delta Charter Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #2626.
Delta Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2727.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
Charter 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
| 1,613 students
Rank: #2828.
Pittman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 East Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Grades: K-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2929.
New Jerusalem
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Grades: 1-8
| 228 students
Rank: #3030.
Team Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #3131.
Team Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #3232.
Delta Keys Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #3434.
Delta Bridges Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
703 E. Swain Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy
Charter School
1605 East March Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 337-3010
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 337-3010
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
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San Joaquin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2271 W. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Grades: K-12
| 1,835 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
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Duncan-russell Continuation (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Grades: 10-12
| n/a 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
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
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
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7105
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
N.a. Chaderjian High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6444
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6444
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
One.charter (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 1,149 students
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
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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?
40 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (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, Epic Academy vs. River Islands High School, River Islands Technology Academy Ii vs. Nextgeneration Steam Academy
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