For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 590 students in Tuolumne County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tuolumne County, CA are Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuolumne County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Tuolumne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tuolumne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Tuolumne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belleview Elementary Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Gr: PK-8
Cassina (Dario) High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
13444 Red Hill Rd.
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 984-5421
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 984-5421
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Curtis Creek Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
18755 Standard Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Gr: K-8
19401 Susan Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Jamestown Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18299 Fifth Ave
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Gr: K-8
Juvenile Hallcommunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 South Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Linville Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Gr: 7-8
Moccasin Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
19177 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Gr: 7-12
Pageville Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Gr: 2-6
30433 Old Strawberry Rd
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 965-3521
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 965-3521
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Sierra Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 9-12
Sonora Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
830 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Gr: K-8
Sonora High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
251 South Barretta St
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Gr: 9-12
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Springfield Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202
Gr: K-8
Summerville Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18451 Carter St
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Gr: 7-8
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
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 7-8
Tuolumne High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 9-12
Twain Harte Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18815 Manzanita Dr
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Gr: 4-8
18815 Manzanita Dr.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Gr: 5-8 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tuolumne County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tuolumne County, CA include Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Tuolumne County?
2 public charter schools are located in Tuolumne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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