Specialty Schools & Programs
Specialty Schools and District Charter (Dependent)
Specialty Schools and Programs
Stockton Unified School District offers a variety of unique schools and programs to meet the needs of many students. SUSD provides options including fundamental schools, career pathways, STEM, music, dual immersion, and other specialized programs.
Families are encouraged to review each specialized program and choose the school of interest beginning November 2, 2026.
Lottery schools: Commodore Stockton Skills, Fremont-Lopez, Hong Kingston, Kohl Open School, McKinley Elementary, and Primary Years Academy.
Timelines and selection processes may vary. For non-lottery schools, families should review the school brochures or contact the school directly to confirm application requirements and deadlines.
Lottery School Important Dates
November 2, 2026
Online application period opens for the 2027–2028 school year.
February 19, 2027
Online application for random selection sites closes at 4:00 PM.
February 22, 2027
Lottery selection results available from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM.
After February 26, 2027
Confirmation and application status are mailed to applicants.
As openings become available, applicants in the random selection process will be placed in schools. Other applicants will remain on a waiting list as determined by the selection process.
Complete the Specialty School Application
K–8 Schools
Commodore Stockton Skills School
TK–8 | Fundamental Education
- JP Wheeler, Principal
- (209) 933-7170 ext. 4399
Fremont-Lopez Elementary School
TK–8 | Music Program
- Ivygail Henderson, Principal
- (209) 933-7385 ext. 1503
Hong Kingston Elementary School
TK–8 | Spanish Dual Immersion
- Alyssa Cuevas, Principal
- (209) 933-7493 ext. 5555
- English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
Kohl Open School
K–8 | Specialty School | 21st Century Learning
- Patrick Hambright, Principal
- (209) 933-7235 ext. 5251
McKinley Elementary School
TK–8 | Bilingual Program
- Brandy De Alba, Principal
- (209) 933-7245 ext. 5600
Nightingale Charter School
K–8 | Non-Lottery | Project-Based Learning
- Myra Machuca, Principal
- (209) 933-7260 ext. 5903
Primary Years Academy
K–8 | International Baccalaureate Specialty School
- Simone Martinez, Principal
- (209) 933-7355 ext. 4227
Richard Pittman Charter School
K–8 | Non-Lottery | Spanish Dual Immersion
- Emilio Junez, Principal
- (209) 933-7496 ext. 8155
High Schools
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
6–12 | Journalism Academy and Agriculture
- Brett Toliver, Principal
- (209) 933-7445 ext. 8454
Benjamin Franklin High School
9–12 | Construction, Welding, and Computer Science
- Anna Lotti, Principal
- (209) 933-7435 ext. 8207
- International Baccalaureate at Franklin
- Evelyn Reyes, Coordinator
- (209) 933-7435 ext. 8276
Cesar Chavez High School
Fine & Performing Arts Program
- Cynthia Cardenas Chavez, Principal
- (209) 933-7480 ext. 8756
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Technology
Environmental Engineering, Advocacy, and Media Arts
- Justin Moeckli, Principal
- (209) 933-7190 ext. 4702
Health Careers Academy
Charter School | Biotechnology
- Aaron Mata, Principal
- (209) 933-7360 ext. 8670
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School | Public Service Careers
- Joseph Martinez, Principal
- (209) 933-7475 ext. 8703
Stockton High School
Specialty School | Online and Independent Study Options
- Tommy Mogan, Principal
- (209) 933-7365 ext. 2370
Stockton Unified Early College Academy
SECA | Charter School | Early College High School
- Kyle Dei Rossi, Principal
- (209) 933-7370 ext. 1490
Thomas Edison High School
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Program
- Dr. Justin Gann, Principal
- (209) 933-7425 ext. 8009
Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology
Specialty School | Health, Transportation, and Technology Academies
- Osman Zarif, Principal
- (209) 933-7330 ext. 7928
Applying to Specialty Schools
Specialty School applications and the priority enrollment process are only for TK–8 schools. For high school programs, contact the school directly.
2027–2028 applications are accepted between November 2, 2026 and February 19, 2027 at 4:00 PM for the Priority Enrollment Lottery process.
The Enrollment Lottery will be held on February 22, 2027. Parents will be informed of lottery school placement beginning February 26, 2027.