2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Stockton Area

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  420 reviews

Sophomore: The school itself is amazing, the staff is nice, the school community and spirit is very present and welcoming!... Read 420 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 284

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  109 reviews

Senior: Mountain House High School is a great school with teachers who are truly eager to help their students. Most of them give great lectures and provide support to those who need extra help with material. They are very approachable. The students are also nice. It is not very hard to make new friends and to find an accepting community to support you throughout your high school years. There are many high school events and rallies designed to improve high school spirit. They include many fun performances and games that, although geared towards upperclassmen, are fun to attend and see. Overall, MHHS is a great high school to be at!... Read 109 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,709

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 836

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I love the college readiness that JMC promotes and the project based learning environment. My son transferred to JMC in 2nd grade and will soon promote to 6th. Class sizes are small, teachers are extremely communicative, and he has access to a plethera of materials for a hands on learning experience. My child retains what he is taught with ease, loves talking about his experiences and shows daily that his school is a safe space for him to grow and learn. JMC is also very family oriented and the staff responds quickly and is easy to work with. We also love the after-school program and the access to extracurriculars that the school provides in subjects such as science and performing arts.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 428

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  535 reviews

Senior: During my time at Lincoln High School, I had a mixed experience with both positive and negative aspects. One of the best parts was the community of students and teachers. It was nice to be surrounded by individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, fostering a rich learning environment. Additionally, the school offered a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams that allowed students to explore their interests and develop their talents. However, one of the worst parts was the overcrowded classrooms, which often made it difficult to receive personalized attention and hindered effective learning.... Read 535 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,894

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  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.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 766

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 752

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 4-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I adore this school. People try their best not to exclude anyone and felt very welcomed. The teachers clearly try their best and every single one of them are unique in their own way. They push us to try hard and I appreciate that. The staff at this school seem so passionate about their work. The students there are enthusiastic and makes everyone feel good about themselves.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 273

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  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.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 683

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Manteca Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  385 reviews

Senior: I love Sierra High! Our admin deeply cares about student's education. I am ASB President and the school has a really good learning environment, and wants the student's to have fun.... Read 385 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,463

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Galt Joint Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  243 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!... Read 243 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,114

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Jefferson Elementary School District (Tracy), CA•

• K-4

• grade B+

• Students 463

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Jefferson Elementary School District (Tracy), CA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  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.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 501

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Manteca Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  307 reviews

Senior: At Lathrop High School, a lot of teachers are engaged in teaching the students, however, some of their methods are fast-paced or out-of-touch with the current generation of students thus causing difficulty for students to be engaged. The environment is good however, there are many fights and drama among the students.... Read 307 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,452

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• River Delta Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 153

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 722

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  467 reviews

Senior: I started attending Lodi High School as a Junior, and made friends immediately. You can make friends with anyone, but you should choose your friends wisely. I LOVE all of the staff and am so glad I won the position of Associated Student Body President. I love talking with random kids I don’t know, because they always open up when you show that you’re invested in a true conversation with them. It’s a joy to see students light up and become happier with COVID ending and us all being in school together. The faculty are fun, care for their students education, and make a difference in their student’s lives. I wish to see how certain kids act towards each other, themselves, and their teachers change. There have been a lot of fire drills because of vaping in our bathrooms. We do have an app, posters, and reminders on school items for safety and mental health related things. I’m glad I got the opportunity to come to Lodi High and meet all of the impactful people I now have in my life :)... Read 467 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,125

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 580

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 772

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

High School Senior: My overall experience was enjoyable and youthful . I really enjoyed attending the school due to the motivating teachers. One of my favorite experiences I remember where the rally songs that would unite all grades from the school.Also the school was new when I attended the first year, so I believe that made a difference. One of my favorite experiences I remember where the rally songs that would unite all grades from the school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  365 reviews

Senior: I have loved attending Tokay High these last four years because I love the people I'm surrounded with as well as the amazing teachers that provide an excellent education for us as we prepare to enter college, trade school, or the work force. I really love the resources they have at this school to help students to not fall behind on their schoolwork and they help make sure that everyone is on track to graduate on time, which shows that they care about each and every individual.... Read 365 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,073

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  500 reviews

Senior: I loved Bear Creek! Most of the teachers were always willing to help, our athletics program is awesome, student government works extremely hard to make events worthwile, and all of the culture clubs have been super fun to partake in.... Read 500 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,097

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA•

• 7-8

• grade B+

• Students 621

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I love Marengo Ranch Elementary School. The staff is so polite and helpful. The teachers at the school have helped my son so much in math and science. He can now sit down and crank out long division and he's only in third grade. The teachers have made a difference in my son and his and his behavior. They are the best!... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 525

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1