Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Oak Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Oak Charter's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Oak Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oak Charter is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ocean Dolphin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oak Charter's ranking?
River Oak Charter is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Oak Charter?
245 students attend River Oak Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of River Oak Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Oak Charter?
River Oak Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Oak Charter offer ?
River Oak Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Oak Charter part of?
River Oak Charter is part of River Oak Charter School District.
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