Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 95202

This analysis examines five elementary charter schools serving grades K-8 in the 95202 zip code of Stockton, California, an area where all schools in the sample face significant socioeconomic challenges, with most serving student populations where over 80% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among these schools, Pittman Charter stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest proficiency rates in English and Science and the second highest in Math, while also maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 20.4%. In contrast, KIPP University Park spends nearly twice as much per student as Pittman Charter but achieves middling academic results, though it does have the smallest class sizes. Stockton Collegiate International Elementary serves a notably less economically disadvantaged population than the others.

Overall, all five schools perform below California state averages in every core subject and rank in the bottom quartile statewide, with chronic absenteeism a serious concern as every school exceeds the state average rate. The consistent low performance over recent years and the high concentration of charter schools in this zip code suggest community-wide educational challenges. However, Pittman Charter's data shows it generally outperforms the larger Stockton Unified district, indicating it may be a relatively stronger option within the area.