About
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is a one-of-a-kind service organization with a mission to educate, innovate, and inspire in order to build a bright future for San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin County is home to 14 public school districts with 255 schools, including charter schools, and a total of 155,659 students. Each independent school district is governed by an elected board of trustees. The SJCOE provides a variety of services to support students and educators. Collaborative efforts between the SJCOE and school districts ensure students have access to a high-quality education.
The SJCOE is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. The SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most vulnerable students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.
Mission: As a service organization, we educate, innovate, and inspire.
Vision: San Joaquin County stands together as the community of choice, built on the strongest educational opportunities in California.
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2026 Annual Report
The SJCOE's 2026 Annual Report is a reflection of the collaborative work, dedication, and innovation that defines our educators, students, and community partners. Our mission to educate, innovate, and inspire is at the heart of everything we do.
Whether in the classroom or in our offices, the work of the SJCOE supports education, which strengthens our neighborhoods, our cities, our economy, and our families’ opportunities for success. This report highlights some of the ways this happens at the SJCOE.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a county office of education?
- What is the organizational structure of leadership at the SJCOE?
- Does the SJCOE operate schools?
- What services does the SJCOE provide?
- Does the SJCOE oversee school districts?

