Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/controller/state_town_schools.inc.php on line 261
Best Public Schools in Manteca, CA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Manteca Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 22,739 students in Manteca, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 719 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Manteca, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Manteca, CA are Nile Garden Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School and Sierra High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manteca, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Manteca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Manteca, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Gr: K-8 | 1,221 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Gr: K-8 | 1,266 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Sierra High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Thomas St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Yosemite School Community Day (K-6)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 Northgate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Gr: K-8 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Gr: K-8 | 1,087 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Walter Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 Tannehill Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Gr: K-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14600 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
East Union High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 North Union Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Stella Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
763 Silverado Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
751 East Edison St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Joshua Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Pestana Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Brock Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Stonum Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Great Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4223 Mcdougald Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Gr: K-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Weston Ranch High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4606 Mccuen Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Manteca High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Golden West Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 North Main St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
George Y. Komure Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Henry Long Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Martha St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Neil Hafley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
849 Northgate Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Gr: K-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
August Knodt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 Ews Woods Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
241 East Fourth St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Calla High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4726 Mccuen Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6225
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Manteca, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Manteca, CA include Nile Garden Elementary School, Veritas Elementary School and Sierra High School.
How many public schools are located in Manteca?
27 public schools are located in Manteca.
What percentage of students in Manteca go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Manteca are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manteca?
Manteca public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Manteca are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 75

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 82

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 88

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 94

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 100

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 106

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 112

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 123
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/popper.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/tippy.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Directory does not exist in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Unable to save compiled js file in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242