For the 2025 school year, there are 186 public elementary schools serving 102,246 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA are Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Joaquin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Joaquin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 South Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Grades: K-8
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
296 East Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Grades: K-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
452 West Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Grades: K-8
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
685 North Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Grades: K-8
| 858 students
Rank: #66.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Escuela Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7250
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #88.
Brookside
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 West Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Grades: 5-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1010.
Wicklund Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1414.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1515.
Lammersville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 West Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: #1616.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Grades: K-4
| 658 students
Rank: #1717.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Whistler Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8106
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1818.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #1919.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2020.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7474 East Collier Rd.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #2323.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #2424.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #2525.
Manlio Silva Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6250 Scott Creek Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-9302
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Yosemite School Community Day (K-6)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Rank: #3131.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Grades: K-8
| 805 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Grades: K-8
| 1,205 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #35 - 3635. - 36.
George Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 Mabel Josephine Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3390
Grades: K-8
| 926 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 elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Elkhorn, Hansen Elementary School and Julius Cordes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin County?
186 public elementary schools are located in San Joaquin County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Joaquin County include: Nile Garden Elementary School vs. Veritas Elementary School, Hansen Elementary School vs. Julius Cordes Elementary School, Don Riggio vs. Brookside
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