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Best Stockton Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public charter schools serving 10,107 students in Stockton, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stockton, CA are Stockton Early College Academy, Pacific Law Academy and John Mccandless Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Stockton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Stockton Collegiate International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E. Main St., Ste. 131
Stockton, CA 95201
(209) 390-9861
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Pittman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Team Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
540 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Team Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-2282
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 East Main St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 948-4511
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1616.
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: n/an/a
Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy
Charter School
1605 East March Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 337-3010
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
Charter School
703 East Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 830-9219
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp University Park
Charter School
820 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 741-7924
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Unbound Stockton Community
Charter School
444 North American St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 800-6434

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stockton, CA include Stockton Early College Academy, Pacific Law Academy and John Mccandless Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Stockton?
20 public charter schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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