Public School Review - Established 2003

Stockton Unified School District

701 N. Madison St.
Stockton, CA 95202-1634
(District boundaries shown in map)
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (209) 933-7070
www.stocktonusd.net

Top Rankings

Stockton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 34,492 students in Stockton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Stockton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
55 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
34,492 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
1,450 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Stockton Unified School District, which is ranked #1662 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1638 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stockton Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stockton Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
204 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4,190 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
24,472 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
2,772 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
1,302 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,275 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,889
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,509
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,671
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,517
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,627
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,733
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,670
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,687
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,783
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,429
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,603
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,596
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,778
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,096 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,331 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$693 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stockton Unified School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$632 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stockton Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,096
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stockton Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,331
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stockton Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Stockton Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #55.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3830 Webster Ave
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #99.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1010.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1111.
George W. Bush Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #1313.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 South Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1616.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2843 Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1717.
Franklin High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 East Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Grades: 6-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #1818.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6324 North Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1919.
Flora Arca Mata
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2020.
Stagg Senior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22 South Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 North Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 West Sonora
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grunsky Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 North School St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7200
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #2525.
Pittman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Grades: K-8
| 643 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 South Cardinal Ave.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7180
Grades: K-8
| 681 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 933-7205
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2828.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 East Lafayette St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7230
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Rank: #2929.
Edison High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
Rank: #3030.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 East Fulton St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Rank: #3131.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1838 West Rose St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7310
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
630 West Ponce De Leon Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7225
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
536 South California St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7470
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #3434.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Downing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7285
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #3535.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2644 East Poplar St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7185
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District manages 55 public schools serving 34,492 students.
What is the rank of Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District is ranked #1662 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton Unified School District?
71% of Stockton Unified School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Stockton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,331 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 34,492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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