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Elementary Schools in Stockton, California

Below Average2024–25 data91 schools · avg 31.7/100

Stockton, California has 91 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 31.7/100 — 12.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stockton Early College Academy at 85/100, where 43.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Stockton schools average 11.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 91 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
74.3
10.9 – 85.2
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
91
With Scope Scores

How Stockton schools compare

Stockton's 91 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.7 — 12.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.9 to 85.2, a 74.3-point spread.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Stockton averages 28.4%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Stockton

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Culture First84 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Stockton ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stockton Early College Academy
Stockton Unified Strong All-Around
43.0%Strong
85/100
2Elkhorn
Lodi Unified High Ceiling
61.0%Strong
85/100
3Middle College High
Lodi Unified High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
76/100
4Brookside
Lincoln Unified Strong All-Around
44.5%Solid
67/100
5Pacific Law Academy
Stockton Unified Strong All-Around
31.9%Solid
66/100
6Lincoln High
Lincoln Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
58/100
7Bear Creek High
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Solid
54/100
8Health Careers Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Solid
53/100
9Glenwood Elementary
Linden Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Solid
50/100
10Weber Institute
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
49/100
11John Muir Elementary
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Developing
47/100
12John McCandless Charter
Lincoln Unified Building Momentum
30.3%Developing
47/100
13Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
46/100
14Weston Ranch High
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
45/100
15Rio Calaveras Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
22.7%Developing
44/100
16Commodore Stockton Skills
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
43/100
17Primary Years Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
42/100
18Valentine Peyton Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
42/100
19Collegeville Elementary
Escalon Unified Culture First
11.2%Developing
41/100
20Julia Morgan Elementary
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
39/100
21Ronald E. McNair High
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
7.4%Developing
39/100
22Cesar Chavez High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
39/100
23Waterloo Elementary
Linden Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
39/100
24Stagg Senior High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
38/100
25Ansel Adams
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
37/100
26Edison High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Developing
37/100
27Franklin High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
36/100
28Manlio Silva Elementary
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
35/100
29Podesta Ranch Elementary
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
35/100
30Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Unified Building Momentum
14.9%Developing
34/100

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.

Private Schools in Stockton

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Mary'S High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 785 students
17:1Private
Presentation Parish School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 247 students
22:1Private
Annunciation Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 235 students
11:1Private
Cathedral of Annunciation School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 234 students
22:1Private
St. Luke School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 222 students
18:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Stockton

  • 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 91 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.7/100, which is 12.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.0% 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 31.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.4% 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 91 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.

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