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Quality of Life in Stockton-
Education

Educational opportunities abound in the Stockton area, from the University of the Pacific (ranked 12th among western regional comprehensive universities), California State University Stanislaus - Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College, Humphreys College and School of Law, as well as a variety of public, private, and vocational schools

Higher Education

University of the Pacific - a private university offering a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate level, and professional development programs. CSU Stanislaus - Stockton - a branch campus of CSU Stanislaus offering a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as various education credential and continuing education programs. San Joaquin Delta College - a community college that is at the heart of the post-secondary education system in Stockton. In addition to its general education curricula, Delta College offers more than 50 occupational programs. Humphreys College and School of Law - a private liberal arts college specializing in business administration, computer science, and law. National University and University of Phoenix - independent, nonprofit institutions offering a wide range of degree programs in a format uniquely suited for working adults.

Training and Technical Education

There is also a wide assortment of vocational training schools, such as:

California Andon College Heald Business College MTI Business College ITT Technical School Western Truck School Weber Institute for Applied Science & Technology

Public and Private Education

In addition to the excellent institutions and higher learning opportunities, the Stockton area is served by six high schools, seven middle schools and forty elementary schools. For more information on public schools in Stockton, visit the San Joaquin County Office of Education's website. Stockton also offers a large number of elementary and secondary private schools. Some of those schools include: St. Mary's High School, Brookside Christian Schools, Annunciation, Carden, Oakbrooke, Trinity Lutheran, Merryhill School, St. Luke's, St. George's, Sierra Christian, and many more. The Stockton/San Joaquin Library is the perfect place to do your research and with their online services it's even easier to get the data you need.