For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 451 students in Sonora, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Sonora, CA is Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonora, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonora have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Sonora, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Sonora, 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 charter schools in Sonora, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonora, CA include Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonora?
1 public charter schools are located in Sonora.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora?
Sonora public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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