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8 schools in Lathrop

California · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Lathrop totals about 7,784 students across 8 schools (an average of 973 students per campus).

7-year change in Lathrop

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,784
+2,358 (+43%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 14%
% Hispanic
43%
was 49%
% Black
8%
was 7%
% Asian
36%
was 25%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
EPIC AcademyElementaryKG-081,025
Joseph Widmer Jr. ElementaryElementaryKG-08923
Lathrop ElementaryElementaryKG-081,000
Lathrop HighHigh09-121,486
Mossdale ElementaryElementaryKG-081,087
NextGeneration STEAM AcademyElementaryKG-08797
River Islands HighHigh09-12512
River Islands Technology Academy IIElementaryKG-08954

About Lathrop

Public education in Lathrop, California runs across 8 schools that serves roughly 7,784 students. By footprint, Lathrop sits in the mid-sized bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 6 elementary, and 2 high.

Average school size in Lathrop is around 973 students, 68% meaningfully above the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,784 students, expanded 43% from the 5,426 reported in SY 2017-18. The Asian share of public-school enrollment climbed from 25% to 36%.

On this page, the community for Lathrop discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lathrop, California?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Lathrop, with a combined enrollment of about 7,784.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lathrop?
Lathrop has 6 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lathrop?
Lathrop High is the largest public school in Lathrop by enrollment, with approximately 1,486 students.
What school districts serve Lathrop?
Lathrop is served by 5 public school districts, including EPIC Academy District, Manteca Unified, NextGeneration STEAM Academy District, River Islands Technology Academy II District, River Islands High District.
What grade levels do public schools in Lathrop cover?
Public schools in Lathrop serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Lathrop?
4 of the 8 public schools in Lathrop are charter schools.