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Best Lathrop Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,181 students in Lathrop, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lathrop, CA are River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Lathrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lathrop, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lathrop have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lathrop, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Gr: K-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Gr: K-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
647 Spartan Way
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 938-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Delta Charter Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15851 South Fifth St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Gr: K-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Delta Keys Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Epic Academy
Charter School
2760 Penrose Ln.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6700
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
River Islands High School
Charter School
16601 Riptide Way
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6715
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lathrop, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lathrop, CA include River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Lathrop High School.
How many public schools are located in Lathrop?
8 public schools are located in Lathrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Lathrop?
Lathrop public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lathrop are often viewed compared to one another?

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