Primary Charter

Primary Charter is a well-regarded K-4 elementary charter school serving 401 students in Tracy, operating under the Primary Charter District, and stands out as a higher-performing academic option compared to its neighboring schools in the Tracy Joint Unified district.

Academically, the school consistently performs at or above state averages, with recent proficiency rates near 49% in both English and Math, which exceeds all nearby schools like Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary and South/West Park Elementary. A major strength is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2%, which is less than half the state average and significantly better than surrounding schools, where rates can be over 30%. The school also achieves these strong outcomes while spending less per student than the other local elementary schools.

While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, its core test scores have remained relatively stable. It's important to note that performance can vary for different student groups; for instance, the school has shown notable strength with Hispanic students. Compared to very close schools like Central Elementary, McKinley Elementary, and North Elementary, which all rank in the lower percentiles, Primary Charter serves as a high-performing alternative for families in the area.