San Joaquin County has 4 DMV field offices and 47 active public high schools serving 42,210 students. Teens anywhere in the county can take California's 30-hour online driver education course, then the permit test at any DMV office.
DMV offices in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County averages about 10,553 high-school students per DMV office. All 4 offices here are open five weekdays. No DMV office in San Joaquin County lists weekend hours. Book on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab); what to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1222 Pixley Parkway, Lodi 95240 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Manteca DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 955 Davis Street, Manteca 95336 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Stockton DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 55 South Lincoln Street, Stockton 95203 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Tracy DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 2785 Auto Plaza Drive, Tracy 95304 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in San Joaquin County: nearest DMV and high schools
Each incorporated city with its 2026 population, the number of public high schools inside it or with its mailing address, and the nearest DMV office to them. Families in unincorporated San Joaquin County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 322,436 | 22 | Stockton (1.8 mi) |
| Tracy | 99,705 | 8 | Tracy (4.0 mi) |
| Manteca | 96,511 | 5 | Manteca (0.6 mi) |
| Lodi | 68,513 | 3 | Lodi (1.9 mi) |
| Lathrop | 40,942 | 2 | Manteca (5.5 mi) |
| Mountain House | 30,687 | 1 | Tracy (4.4 mi) |
| Ripon | 15,873 | 2 | Manteca (6.8 mi) |
| Escalon | 7,304 | 2 | Modesto (11 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in San Joaquin County
12 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in San Joaquin County (DMV list checked 2026-10-04). The list is alphabetical; we do not rank schools. Confirm a license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab) before you pay.
| Driving school | DMV license | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Driving School | E0306 | 5635 Stratford Cir Ste C46, Stockton | (510) 366-0995 |
| Drivesafe Driving School | E0791 | 1045 N El Dorado Unit 14, Stockton | (209) 566-3362 |
| Easy Pass Driving School | E0913 | 400 E Kettleman Ln Suite 20J, Lodi | (209) 990-1100 |
| Gabys Driving School | E4750 | 965 E Yosemite Ave 23A, Manteca | (209) 923-4786 |
| Golden State Driving School | E2068 | 1627 S Center St Bldg B Ste 100, Stockton | (209) 949-2636 |
| Mission Valley Driving School | E2005 | 2311 North Tracy Boulevard Office 23, Tracy | (925) 518-0431 |
| Pass Guarantee Driving School | E2051 | 68 E 11th St Ste 117, Tracy | (209) 990-1100 |
| Proroadmaster Driving School | E0239 | 123 West Yosemite Ave, Manteca | (209) 328-7352 |
| Ready Set Go Driving School | E0618 | 912 West 11 St #206, Tracy | (209) 321-8424 |
| Rons Driving School | E4198 | 223 E 10th St, Tracy | (510) 325-5410 |
| Sure Pass Driving School | E0356 | 392 W Larch Rd Ste 33, Tracy | (707) 267-1533 |
| The Delta School of Driving | E4193 | 7871 North Pershing Ave, Stockton | (209) 478-9844 |
Driving in San Joaquin County: I-205 commute traffic and Delta roads
Heavy commute traffic is the defining feature of Interstate 205 through Tracy. Caltrans says many valley residents drive this route to Bay Area jobs, and truck volumes keep growing. The I-205 Managed Lanes project (opens in a new tab) studies carpool or other managed lanes from the I-580 junction to I-5. Most later milestones are still listed as to be determined. Practice on I-205 outside rush hour first. Watch far ahead for brake lights, and stay out of trucks' blind spots.
In the Delta, State Route 4 has rough pavement and a worn steel movable bridge over Old River. The SR 4 Delta project (opens in a new tab) repaves from the Contra Costa County line to Whiskey Slough Road. Construction began in December 2025, with a February 2027 target. Repairs on the Old River Bridge (opens in a new tab) are targeted for completion in spring 2027. Expect lane closures, flaggers and uneven pavement. Slow down in work zones, and wait for a broken centerline before passing.
Quick answers
Sources
- California DMV field office list (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Education: public schools directory, 2025-26 (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Finance: E-1 population estimates, January 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV: Teen drivers (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV Occupational License Lookup: driving schools (checked 2026-10-04) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: Interstate 205 Managed Lanes Project (Tracy) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: State Route 4 Delta Pavement Improvement Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: State Route 4 Old River Bridge Additional Maintenance (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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