For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,967 students in Sonora, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sonora, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sonora, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Tuolumne County Community/isp and Gold Rush Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonora, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sonora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sonora, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12784 Just Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 S. Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Rush Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Sonora High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 N. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #55.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: K-8
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Curtis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18755 Standard Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1010.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2054
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2054
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2054
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2054
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Sonora, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belleview Elementary Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Cassina (Dario) High Continuation School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Curtis Creek Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
18755 Standard Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Foothill Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19401 Susan Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Juvenile Hallcommunity (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
175 South Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Sonora Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
830 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonora High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
251 South Barretta St
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Cal-safe Program (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
610 S. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Community Day High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Community Day Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sonora, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sonora, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Tuolumne County Community/isp and Gold Rush Charter.
How many public schools are located in Sonora, CA?
13 public schools are located in Sonora, CA.
What percentage of students in Sonora, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sonora, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora, CA?
Sonora, CA public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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