2020 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Stockton AreaAbout this List

Middle College High School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 380 reviews

Senior: Middle College High School is a great opportunity to take for those interested in earning college credits while taking normal high school courses. It is a small school situated on the San Joaquin Delta College campus; although MCHS doesn't offer a whole lot of clubs, there are events hosted by the college that students can attend during their free time, and the Spirit Rally that takes place each semester rocks! Students find it easy to connect with others and, in my opinion, it feels like family. The teachers and staff are approachable and willing to help when you have a problem. Having the small high school experience alongside the college experience was the right decision - I wouldn't have it any other way! Go dragons!
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• A+

• 248 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mountain House High School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 55 reviews

Senior: My experience at Mountain House High School was during a time period where a lot of development was occurring at the school. Multiple buildings were still being constructed, however the classes were still of ample amount and the structure of the curriculum offered was still good. I enjoyed the oppurtunities and options offered educationally, such as an online program, in class program, and many other specific programs offered to students in specific situations. The classes and enviornment were designed to help students boost their futures and I felt that it did a good job at doing so.
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• A

• 1,078 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bethany Elementary School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

• A

• 871 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brookside

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 754 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sebastian Questa Elementary School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 847 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elkhorn

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• 4-8
• 2 reviews

High School Junior: The teachers trusted us. We went above and beyond the usual curriculum. It was a nice, small community where you know a lot of people. The teachers always push the boundaries of our education. But I wouldn't go back because those great teachers apparently aren't there anymore. The great part is that most people there are nerdy to an extent, and there are pretty much never any fights - just a few. I just wish there was a bus, because transportation was an issue, but that's just funding issues. However, the top 40 eighth graders get to go to Catalina - best field trip I've ever gone on.
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• A

• 269 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Altamont Elementary School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Altamint Elementary School is a rich and diverse school where any student can learn and flourish. The middle school teachers are excellent, but I can’t say the same for all the lower grade teachers.
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• A

• 786 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wicklund Elementary School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I find the diversity of Wicklund to be easy to fit in to. I've seen people of almost any ethnicity I know of and racial bias is rare. People freely showed that they're comfortable in their own skin which makes it easy for others to be themselves despite some bullies in my grade level. The education is also very good and is improving since the district is starting to further itself from the old school culture of paper and pencil by introducing chromebooks. I found that the teachers were much better in the past but the school hired some new teachers in my seventh grade year after many of them had to be transferred to another school in the district. Some of those new teachers weren't very good and were even disliked by a lot of students. I think the school should hire more teachers that truly enjoy teaching and bring joy to the classroom.
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• A-

• 758 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln High School

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 465 reviews

Senior: Generally, it is a great school! The teachers are nice, for the most part, and the classes can be difficult, but are mostly interesting. Obviously, this isn't the school's fault, but there are a lot of kids who don't care at all about the school, which is annoying, but sometimes, you just have to deal with it. Unfortunately, the events are not very good, to be honest. The assemblies are typically very cringy, or rather dumb, with a few exceptions, getting facts incorrect for assemblies like the Black History one, or playing terrible rap music. The same can be said with the Homeroom schedules in a lot of cases, with pointless stuff. The music program is excellent, however, especially band.
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• A-

• 2,863 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lammersville Elementary School

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A-

• 180 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty Ranch High School

• Galt Joint Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 199 reviews

Alum: I transferred schools in my Junior year of high school to Liberty Ranch, because I wasn't getting a good enough education at Jim Elliot High School. I am so glad I made the switch. I had some pretty great teachers and I knew I was learning so much more than my previous school. Unlike my old school which had a lot of insincere snobby people, I met so many more people at Liberty Ranch who were much more down to earth. There will always be some drawbacks and one of my closest friends didn't necessarily enjoy her experience as much as I did. The only thing that is a bit frustrating is now in order to visit the school you have to go to the office to receive a visitors pass, which isn't necessary, because that doesn't improve security. Honestly, Galt (CA) is one of the safest places to live. Nothing really ever happens in Galt. Well anyways, I hope this feedback is helpful!
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• A-

• 1,192 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tracy High School

• Tracy Joint Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 372 reviews

Senior: I LOVE MY SCHOOL! I think it has become very inclusive and there are a lot of programs and activities students have the opportunity to join and be involved in, and the teachers are dedicated to the students and their futures. I think the only improvement they can make is the counseling department, which several students have had issues with over the years...
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• A-

• 2,108 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jefferson

• Jefferson Elementary School District (Tracy), CA
• 5-8
• 1 review

Alum: I attended Jefferson and it was a great experience. The staff really cared about the students and were a great source to turn to for receiving help and addressing concerns. The academics help prepare students well for high school. There was a lack of electives at the time but I took part in the band program, which was really dedicated and one of the most memorable aspects of middle school. The food quality was bad, hopefully it improved from then.
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• A-

• 425 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River Oaks Elementary School

• Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, CA
• K-6

• A-

• 559 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monticello Elementary School

• Jefferson Elementary School District (Tracy), CA
• K-4

• A-

• 414 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sierra High School

• Manteca Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 354 reviews

Alum: Sierra High School is by far the best high school in the Manteca Unified School District! This is the school that is known best for their academics. They offer a range of classes to choose from, whether it be regular or AP. The one thing I would like to see changed/improved is the math department. Throughout my four years here, they continued to struggle with having good teachers to teach students the right way, which made it harder overall to really grasp the math material I need to take with me to college.
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• B+

• 1,421 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sierra Middle School

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA
• 7-8

• B+

• 665 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vinewood Elementary School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 566 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Muir Elementary School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 629 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 796 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tom Hawkins Elementary School

• Jefferson Elementary School District (Tracy), CA
• K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Our daughter 1st year at Tom Hawkins. We are pleased that she adjusted well. The school have lots of activities involves parents and student.
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• B+

• 727 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manlio Silva Elementary School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 862 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John C. Kimball High School

• Tracy Joint Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 387 reviews

Senior: My 4 years at Kimball High School have been nothing short of awesome. These past 4 years have made me become the person I am today and I learned a lot attending this school. The admin and counselors are very helpful and available whenever you need them. They help you step by step and make sure your experience is nothing but amazing. The clubs and new people I met every year have bright me out of my comfort zone and into the bright, outgoing, and caring person I am. You see many backgrounds and diverse cultures that bring everyone together. Kimball has bright me so many memories that I will never forget, and I am so proud to be able to graduate from the best school in Tracy.
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• B+

• 1,511 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tokay High School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 327 reviews

Senior: Tokay High School made my high school experience one of the best I could ever ask for. I attended this high school based on academic reasons that this school possessed over others. Tokay High offered A large number of extra curricular activities and a manageable athletics department. Tokay High excels in academic achievements and you get honored for doing so well in your classes. For say, you average a 4.0 GPA, you get what is called a Bengal card. With this card you get free breakfast burritos at random parts of the year. One of the main reasons I went to Tokay High School was for the AP Physics 1 class they offered. I ended up taking that class and passing the AP test, and now I eventually want to pursue in Engineering. The career center that we have in the library really helped influence on what I would like to pursue in my future. Overall, Tokay High School did there job on helping me strive in academics and stay active in sports and clubs such as NHS, CSF, and Interact Club.
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• B+

• 2,057 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bear Creek High School

• Lodi Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 465 reviews

Senior: Bear Creek Creek High School is the absolute best learning environment! The teachers are super helpful, and very engaging. They make sure their students understand their class well by providing their best assistance. Accordingly, the counselors are always meeting up with their students making sure they are on the right track to be successful later on in life. The staffs on campus are just amazing! Not to mention, our spirit is the most uplifted. Bear Creek is filled with bruin pride all around. We have numerous of students involved in clubs, leadership classes, campus activities, community services, sports, etc. No doubt Bear Creek is simply just awesome!
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• B+

• 2,083 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio