For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,365 students in San Joaquin, CA.
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin, CA are Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and Tranquillity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Joaquin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Joaquin, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Cantua Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29288 West Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Tranquillity High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6052 Juanche St.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8535 South Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Tranquillity Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 South Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
San Joaquin, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Golden Plains Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
22000 Nevada Ave. Ste. B
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5900
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Joaquin, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Joaquin, CA include Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and Tranquillity High School.
How many public schools are located in San Joaquin?
5 public schools are located in San Joaquin.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin?
San Joaquin public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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