Top Rankings
Ripon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,346 students in Ripon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ripon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,346 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Ripon Unified School District, which is ranked #286 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%

Graduation Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
288 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,295 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
56%
# Black Students
26 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,505 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
45%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
300
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,759 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,759
$19,974

Spending / Student
$11,879
$18,396

Best Ripon Unified School District Public Schools (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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,346 students.
What is the rank of Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District is ranked #286 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon Unified School District?
45% of Ripon Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ripon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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