For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 27,085 students in Tracy, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,310 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Tracy, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tracy, CA are Hansen Elementary School, Julius Cordes Elementary School and Altamont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tracy, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tracy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tracy, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hansen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 S. Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #22.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
296 E. Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Grades: K-8
| 878 students
Rank: #33.
Altamont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
452 W. Saint Francis Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7240
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
685 N. Montebello St.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7230
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain House High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 S. Central Pkwy.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 2,142 students
Rank: #66.
Bethany Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 W. Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Wicklund Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E. Legacy Dr.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7200
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #99.
Primary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
Millennium Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Lammersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 W. Von Sosten Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 836-7220
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1212.
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Duncan-russell Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 W. Grantline Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3357
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 781 students
Rank: #1515.
George Kelly Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 933 students
Rank: #1616.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Darlene Ln.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1717.
John C. Kimball High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Jaguar Run
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-6600
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,607 students
Rank: #1818.
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1280 Dove Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3312
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3312
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1919.
Tracy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 E. 11th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #2020.
Merrill F. West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1775 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3370
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,108 students
Rank: #2121.
Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Cypress Dr.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3331
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3331
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2222.
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1975 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #2323.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 E. Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 290-0511
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #2525.
Art Freiler
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2421 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3309
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3309
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #2626.
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S. Central Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3325
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3325
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #2727.
South/west Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Mount Diablo Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3335
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3335
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #2828.
Monte Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3340
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #2929.
Delta Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 798 students
Rank: #3030.
Earle E. Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tennis Ln.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3345
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #3131.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W. Carlton Way
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3319
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3319
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3232.
Banta Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22345 El Rancho Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4650
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #3333.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. Eaton Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3303
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3303
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #3434.
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 W. Kavanagh Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3315
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3315
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #3535.
Delta Home Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
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Tracy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
722 W. March Ln.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 830-6363
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Tracy, CA 95376
(831) 831-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 573 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
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
Success High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1775 West Lowell Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3015
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3015
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tracy, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tracy, CA include Hansen Elementary School, Julius Cordes Elementary School and Altamont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tracy?
43 public schools are located in Tracy.
What percentage of students in Tracy go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Tracy are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tracy?
Tracy public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tracy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tracy include: Hansen Elementary School vs. Julius Cordes Elementary School, Louis A. Bohn Elementary School vs. Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School, Julius Cordes Elementary School vs. Hansen Elementary School
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