For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,200 students in Lodi, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA are Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Valley Robotics Academy and Vista Oaks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lodi, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Valley Robotics Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-8008
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Gr: K-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Gr: 7-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #66.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Gr: 7-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Turner Academy At Tokay Colony
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 East Live Oak Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-3200
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lodi, CA include Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Valley Robotics Academy and Vista Oaks Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Lodi?
8 public middle schools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lodi include: Millswood Middle School vs. Lodi Middle School, Lodi Middle School vs. Millswood Middle School, Lodi Middle School vs. Henderson
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