For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 23,224 students in Stockton, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA are Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Stockton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Venture Academy, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stockton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johanna Boss High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 S. Newcastle Rd.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 944-6155
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 2,891 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1717.
Franklin High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 East Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Grades: 6-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #1818.
Stagg Senior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 South Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4131 North Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #2222.
Edison High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Village Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West Swain
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #2525.
Jane Frederick High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1141 East Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #2626.
San Joaquin County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Grades: K-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2727.
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9279
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9279
Grades: K-12
| 838 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Special Education
Special Education School
1541 East March Ln.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Joaquin County Rocp
Vocational School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9005
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9005
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Stockton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1610 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
2720 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 227-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 238 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
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
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
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
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative 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
Sutherland Learning Opportunity Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-8999
Grades: 3-6
| 8 students
3830 Webster Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7295
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
52 West Benjamin Holt Dr
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7300
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
41 Yokuts St
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 366-4661
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1900 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8789
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
1777 E. Hammer Ln.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 907-7765
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA include Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Stockton?
29 public high schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stockton include: Bear Creek High School vs. Lincoln High School, Franklin High School vs. Edison High School, Lincoln High School vs. Bear Creek High School
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