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Best Stockton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 24,526 students in Stockton, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA are Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Stockton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Health Careers Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Stockton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Gr: 9-12 | 2,801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 West Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10555 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8234
Gr: 9-12 | 1,925 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Ronald E. Mcnair High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Ronald E. Mcnair Way
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 953-9245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Able Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1600
Gr: K-12 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 East Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Gr: 7-12 | 2,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2428 Belleview Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 208-9900
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Stagg Senior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2829 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-5940
Gr: K-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Edison High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 2,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 South Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 North Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Plaza Robles Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9434 Thornton Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8068
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Village Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 West Swain
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Jane Frederick High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 East Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
One.charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
San Joaquin County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Gr: K-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9279
Gr: K-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
District Special Education
Special Education School
1541 East March Ln.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7120
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
San Joaquin County Rocp
Vocational School
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-9005
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stockton, CA include Middle College High School, Stockton Early College Academy and Pacific Law Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Stockton?
29 public high schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?

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