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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ripon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,198 students in Ripon, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 839 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Ripon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ripon, CA are Park View Elementary School, Ripon High School and Weston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ripon, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ripon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Ripona Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 East Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
California Online Public Schools Northern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
California Online Public Schools North Bay
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
729 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
California Online Public Schools Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ripon, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ripon, CA include Park View Elementary School, Ripon High School and Weston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ripon?
11 public schools are located in Ripon.
What percentage of students in Ripon go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Ripon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ripon are often viewed compared to one another?

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