Van Buren Elementary
Stockton, CA · Stockton Unified · Grades K-8
5,288th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
Van Buren Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Van Buren Elementary 5,288th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — improving.
Van Buren Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 296 students tested
Van Buren Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 496 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.8% | 67.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 17.7% | 18.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.8% | 6.2% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Van Buren Elementary
Typical home value $420K in zip 95206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Van Buren Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Aspire APEX AcademyStockton Unified · 0.2 mi away · charter5,555th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 9% - 1Alexander Hamilton ElementaryStockton Unified · 0.5 mi away5,495th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 13% - 1Monroe ElementaryStockton Unified · 0.6 mi away5,422nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 1Aspire Rosa Parks AcademyStockton Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter5,418th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 15% - 2Nightingale CharterStockton Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter4,942nd of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 2Montezuma ElementaryStockton Unified · 1.1 mi away5,015th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 1McKinley ElementaryStockton Unified · 1.3 mi away5,354th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 14% - 2Spanos (Alex G.) ElementaryStockton Unified · 1.8 mi away5,006th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Van Buren Elementary in?
Van Buren Elementary is part of the Stockton Unified district in Stockton, California.
Is Van Buren Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Buren Elementary 5,288th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Van Buren Elementary?
Hispanic 68%, Black 18%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 4% (496 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Buren Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95206 is $420K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.