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Schools in 95202 — Stockton, California

95202 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.9 to 85.2, a 74.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
74.3
10.9 – 85.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95202 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Stockton Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 85 and 43.0% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95202. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95202 averages 36.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95202 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95202
95202Stockton342.7
95203Stockton534.8-7.9
95204Stockton728.2-14.5
95205Stockton720.5-22.2
95206Stockton1926.2-16.5
95207Stockton1436.6-6.1

School archetypes in 95202

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95202

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Stockton Early College Academy
Stockton Unified Strong All-Around
85San Joaquin43.0%77.6%10.6%0.5%
2Pittman Charter
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
32San Joaquin5.7%25.3%20.2%1.4%
3Stockton High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11San Joaquin2.5%8.8%79.7%1.1%

Schools in 95202 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95202

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Stockton good?
Stockton's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.7/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Stockton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Stockton is Stockton Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 43.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Stockton schools compare to the state average?
Stockton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 36.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.9 to 85.2, a 74.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Stockton?
Stockton has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.