Schools and Education
San Joaquin County has 115 elementary, 15 middle and 15 high schools, plus eight continuation high schools in 17 districts. The greater Stockton area is served by four school districts with five high schools, nine middle schools and fifty-five elementary schools.
The City is home to several well known higher educational institutions including the University of the Pacific, California State University Stanislaus-Stockton, San Joaquin Delta Community College, Humphreys College and School of Law, as well as a variety of private and vocational schools.