For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,968 students in Ripon, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,110 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Ripon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ripon, CA are Park View Elementary School, Ripon High School and Weston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ripon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Ripon High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #33.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
Ripona Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 East Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
California Connections Academy North Bay
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #1010.
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Ripon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Grades: K-12
| 1,835 students
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 11
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ripon, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ripon, CA include Park View Elementary School, Ripon High School and Weston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ripon?
10 public schools are located in Ripon.
What percentage of students in Ripon go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Ripon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ripon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ripon include: Colony Oak Elementary School vs. Park View Elementary School, Weston Elementary School vs. Park View Elementary School, Park View Elementary School vs. Colony Oak Elementary School
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