Photo: Armaced at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Manteca’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Manteca’s districts is 20%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Manteca, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Manteca’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 586 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Manteca’s, its schools beat 35%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,599 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Anthony's Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Manteca’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Manteca, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Manteca · depends on your address
Manteca High
Grades 9–12 · 1,907 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,670 students · 23:1 students per teacher
East Union High
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Manteca · depends on your address
Manteca High
Grades 9–12 · 1,907 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,670 students · 23:1 students per teacher
East Union High
Grades 9–12 · 1,524 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Manteca’s public schools are run by Manteca Unified School District, which also serves Lathrop. Parts of Manteca (8% of its land) are served by Ripon Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Manteca vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Manteca’s borders.
Every school in Manteca
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Yosemite School Community Day (K-6)).
Questions about Manteca’s schools
Are Manteca’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Manteca children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #527 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Manteca in?
Manteca Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 25,225 students in 29 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Manteca are served by Ripon Unified.
Where do Manteca kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Manteca High, Sierra High and East Union High.
What is Manteca’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Manteca Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Manteca spend per student?
$15,599 in Manteca Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Manteca?
Yes: St. Anthony's Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 235 students).
Parents talk
What Manteca families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Manteca → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.