North Elementary

Tracy sits at the edge of the Central Valley where the Bay Area sprawl gives way to a more suburban, affordable pace of life — and North Elementary reflects the working-class, tight-knit character of the neighborhood it serves. Families looking for a school with room to grow should know that academics here are a real challenge area, with math and English scores placing near the bottom of California schools. It may be a better fit for families who are actively supplementing at home or seeking a smaller community feel over top-tier test performance.