For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,622 students in Ripon, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA are California Connections Academy Monterey Bay, California Connections Academy North Bay and California Connections Academy Central Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Ripon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 charter schools in Ripon, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA include California Connections Academy Monterey Bay, California Connections Academy North Bay and California Connections Academy Central Valley.
How many public charter schools are located in Ripon?
3 public charter schools are located in Ripon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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