For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public middle schools serving 41,506 students in Stockton, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stockton, CA are Elkhorn, Brookside and Pacific Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stockton, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Grades: 4-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Brookside
Magnet School
(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
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1819 E. Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #99.
Commodore Stockton Skills
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1010.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7007 N. Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1111.
Kohl Open Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 N. Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Iron Canyon Cir.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-9431
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-9431
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1313.
Mable Barron
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Waverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
George W. Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Grades: K-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Tully C. Knoles
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Grades: K-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1919.
Morada Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E.view Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Grades: 7-8
| 746 students
Rank: #2020.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 N. Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2121.
Colonial Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
San Joaquin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S. Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Grades: K-8
| 746 students
Rank: #2626.
Claudia Landeen
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4128 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
Rank: #2727.
Montezuma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2843 Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #2828.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 E. Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Grades: 6-12
| 2,284 students
Rank: #2929.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6324 N. Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #3030.
Flora Arca Mata
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Don Riggio
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #3333.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4131 N. Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 W. Sonora
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Grunsky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 N. Sch St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7200
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7200
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Valenzuela Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
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
Vision Quest & Career Pathway (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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 middle schools in Stockton, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stockton, CA include Elkhorn, Brookside and Pacific Law Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Stockton?
72 public middle schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Stockton include: Don Riggio vs. Brookside, George W. Bush Elementary School vs. Rio Calaveras Elementary School, Rio Calaveras Elementary School vs. George W. Bush Elementary School
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