Public schools in Lathrop, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Lathrop, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,784
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Lathrop public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Lathrop, CA: 6 elementary, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,784 students, an average of 973 per school. The largest campus is Lathrop High (1,486 students), and the largest elementary school is Mossdale Elementary (1,087).
Manteca Unified operates the most schools here (4), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lathrop
Manteca Unified
Public school district
4 schools in Lathrop · 29 total
EPIC Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lathrop
NextGeneration STEAM Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lathrop
River Islands High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lathrop
River Islands Technology Academy II District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lathrop
Elementary schools in Lathrop
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC Academy EPIC Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 1,025 | 25.8:1 | |
| Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 923 | 24.5:1 | |
| Lathrop Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,000 | 25.6:1 | |
| Mossdale Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,087 | 27.1:1 | |
| NextGeneration STEAM Academy NextGeneration STEAM Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 797 | 23.6:1 | |
| River Islands Technology Academy II River Islands Technology Academy II District · Charter | KG–08 | 954 | 24.3:1 |
High schools in Lathrop
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High Manteca Unified | 09–12 | 1,486 | 21.5:1 | |
| River Islands High River Islands High District · Charter | 09–12 | 512 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.5%
- Hispanic42.5%
- Black8%
- Asian36.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lathrop schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,784 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lathrop
How many public schools are in Lathrop, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Lathrop: 6 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 7,784 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lathrop?
Schools with an address in Lathrop belong to 5 education agencies, led by Manteca Unified (4 schools), EPIC Academy District (1 school), NextGeneration STEAM Academy District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lathrop?
Lathrop High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lathrop, with 1,486 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lathrop?
Yes. 4 of the 8 public schools in Lathrop are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including EPIC Academy, NextGeneration STEAM Academy, River Islands High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lathrop schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lathrop public schools is 24.4:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lathrop guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities