For the 2025 school year, there are 74 public middle schools serving 40,802 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stockton, CA (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.
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: #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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Sierra Middle 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
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1819 East Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1111.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(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
| 964 students
Rank: #1212.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1313.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 North Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1414.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle 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
| 699 students
Rank: #1515.
Mable Barron
(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
| 662 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.
Waverly Elementary 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
| 412 students
Rank: #1818.
George W. Bush Elementary 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
| 752 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Tully C. Knoles
(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
| 633 students
Rank: #2121.
Morada Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Eastview Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 953-8490
Grades: 7-8
| 715 students
Rank: #2222.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 North Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #2323.
Colonial Heights
(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
| 524 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 South Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #2828.
Claudia Landeen
(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: #2929.
Montezuma Elementary 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
| 645 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6324 North Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #3232.
Flora Arca Mata
(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
| 498 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Don Riggio
(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
| 443 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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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
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 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?
74 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 78% (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, Victory Elementary School vs. Commodore Stockton Skills
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