Public schools in Lodi, CA
25 open public schools with an address in Lodi, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,587
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lodi public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Lodi, CA: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 5 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,587 students, an average of 583 per school. The largest campus is Tokay High (2,058 students), and the largest elementary school is Ellerth E. Larson Elementary (890).
Lodi Unified operates the most schools here (23), plus 2 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 22.6:1, similar to 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 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% 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 Lodi
Elementary schools in Lodi
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckman Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 550 | 23.9:1 | |
| Clyde W. Needham Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 363 | 23.4:1 | |
| Ellerth E. Larson Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 890 | 27.8:1 | |
| Erma B. Reese Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 593 | 24.2:1 | |
| George Washington Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 361 | 22.6:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 432 | 25.4:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 478 | 22.8:1 | |
| Lawrence Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 512 | 22.6:1 | |
| Leroy Nichols Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 344 | 24.6:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 323 | 23.1:1 | |
| Lois E. Borchardt Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 755 | 23.6:1 | |
| Vinewood Elementary Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 543 | 25.9:1 | |
| Woodbridge Lodi Unified | KG–06 | 393 | 21.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lodi
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Lodi Unified · Alternative School | 07–08 | 0 | — | |
| Lodi Middle Lodi Unified | 07–08 | 893 | 19.9:1 | |
| Millswood Middle Lodi Unified | 07–08 | 843 | 19.9:1 |
High schools in Lodi
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High Lodi Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 126 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lodi High Lodi Unified | 09–12 | 1,952 | 18:1 | |
| Tokay High Lodi Unified | 09–12 | 2,058 | 19.9:1 | |
| Walter J. Katnich Community Day Lodi Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lodi
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Lodi Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 166 | 14.1:1 | |
| Rio Valley Charter Rio Valley Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 714 | 22.5:1 | |
| Turner Academy Lodi Unified · Special Education School | KG–12 | 21 | 6.5:1 | |
| Valley Robotics Academy Lodi Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–12 | 278 | 20.1:1 | |
| Vista Oaks Charter Vista Oaks Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 999 | 24.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.6%
- Hispanic55%
- Black1.6%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Lodi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,587 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lodi
How many public schools are in Lodi, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Lodi: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 14,587 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lodi?
Schools with an address in Lodi belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lodi Unified (23 schools), Rio Valley Charter District (1 school), Vista Oaks Charter 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 Lodi?
Tokay High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lodi, with 2,058 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lodi?
Yes. 2 of the 25 public schools in Lodi are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Rio Valley Charter, Vista Oaks Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lodi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lodi public schools is 22.6:1, similar to 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 Lodi 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