For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,792 students in 95370, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95370, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora Elementary School and Curtis Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95370 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95370, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95370, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Curtis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18755 Standard Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
95370, 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 2023)
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
19401 Susan Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Juvenile Hallcommunity (Closed 2023)
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 elementary schools in 95370, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95370, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora Elementary School and Curtis Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95370?
7 public elementary schools are located in 95370.
What is the racial composition of students in 95370?
95370 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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