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Best 95370 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,697 students in 95370, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95370, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95370, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Belleview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95370 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95370, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95370, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sonora High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 North Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Curtis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18755 Standard Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Gr: 10-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Belleview Special Education Preschool
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Rank: n/an/a
Tuolumne County Special Education Preschool
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95370, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95370, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Belleview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95370?
12 public schools are located in 95370.
What percentage of students in 95370 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95370 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95370?
95370 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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