For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,787 students in 95242, CA (there are , serving 1,063 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95242, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95242, CA are Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Walter J. Katnich Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95242 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95242, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95242, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinewood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 West Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7445
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8391
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #33.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Erma B. Reese Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 West Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7424
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Lodi High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 South Pacific Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7695
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7695
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Grades: K-12
| 948 students
Rank: #77.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Grades: 7-8
| 843 students
Rank: #99.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #1111.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Grades: 7-8
| 922 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodbridge
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Lilac St.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8160
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
95242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95242, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95242, CA include Vinewood Elementary School, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School and Walter J. Katnich Community Day.
How many public schools are located in 95242?
12 public schools are located in 95242.
What percentage of students in 95242 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95242 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95242?
95242 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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