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Schools in 95203 — Stockton, California: 5 schools. Average score 12.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95203 has 5 ranked schools in Stockton, averaging a Scope Score of 32.1/100 — 12.8 points below the state average of 44.9 (a state average weighted to 95203's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.9 to 52.2, a 36.3-point spread.

How 95203 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Health Careers Academy with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95203 averages 21.6%, near the state average of 19.9%, weighted to 95203's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95203 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95203
95203Stockton532.1/100
95202Stockton0.91026.3/100-5.7
95204Stockton1.7723.7/100-8.4
95205Stockton2.2918.9/100-13.2
95206Stockton2.42122.0/100-10.0
95207Stockton3.41532.8/100+0.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95203

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95203

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range15.9 – 52.2
36.3 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 20.2/1003 ranked elementary schools3 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Victory Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
23/100
2Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
22/100
3George Washington Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
1.7%Needs Support
16/100

High Schools (2)

avg 49.8/1002 ranked high schools2 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Health Careers Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
52/100
2Weber Institute
Stockton Unified Culture First
11.8%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95203Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95203 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 95203

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95203 (Stockton) good?
95203 has 5 ranked schools in Stockton, averaging a Scope Score of 32.1/100 — 12.8 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95203's own mix of school levels. 9.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95203?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95203 is Health Careers Academy with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 17.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95203 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95203 average a Scope Score of 32.1/100 — 12.8 points below the state average of 44.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95203's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 9.5% vs. 20.8% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95203?
Zip code 95203 has 5 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.