Public schools in Manteca, CA
19 open public schools with an address in Manteca, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,502
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Manteca public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Manteca, CA: 14 elementary, 5 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,502 students, an average of 869 per school. The largest campus is Manteca High (1,907 students), and the largest elementary school is Veritas Elementary (1,266).
Every listed school belongs to Manteca Unified. 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 23.3:1, 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Manteca
Elementary schools in Manteca
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Elliott Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 758 | 25.5:1 | |
| George McParland Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,195 | 26:1 | |
| Golden West Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 591 | 22.4:1 | |
| Joshua Cowell Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 702 | 22.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 736 | 23.3:1 | |
| Neil Hafley Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 799 | 25.9:1 | |
| New Haven Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 514 | 23.4:1 | |
| Nile Garden Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,221 | 27.8:1 | |
| Sequoia Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 814 | 29.7:1 | |
| Shasta Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 726 | 24.9:1 | |
| Stella Brockman Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 833 | 23.1:1 | |
| Veritas Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,266 | 26.4:1 | |
| Walter Woodward Elementary Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,056 | 24.8:1 | |
| Yosemite School Community Day (K-6) Manteca Unified · Alternative School | KG–06 | 5 | 2.5:1 |
High schools in Manteca
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calla High Manteca Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 140 | 11.9:1 | |
| East Union High Manteca Unified | 09–12 | 1,524 | 19.4:1 | |
| Manteca High Manteca Unified | 09–12 | 1,907 | 21.1:1 | |
| Sierra High Manteca Unified | 09–12 | 1,670 | 22.7:1 | |
| Yosemite School Community Day (7-12) Manteca Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 45 | 7.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic54.2%
- Black3.6%
- Asian19.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Manteca schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,502 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Manteca
How many public schools are in Manteca, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Manteca: 14 elementary, 5 high. Together they reported 16,502 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Manteca?
All listed public schools with an address in Manteca belong to Manteca Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Manteca?
Manteca High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Manteca, with 1,907 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Manteca?
No school with an address in Manteca is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Manteca schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Manteca public schools is 23.3:1, 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 Manteca 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