For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,035 students in Ripon, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA are California Connections Academy North Bay and California Connections Academy Central Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Ripon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Connections Academy North Bay
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Ripon, CA 95366
(707) 200-7645
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Ripon, CA 95366
(559) 571-2300
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Ripon, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Ripon, CA 95366
(831) 200-3419
Gr: K-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-1208
Gr: K-12 | 1,835 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Ripon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
729 Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Gr: 11 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA include California Connections Academy North Bay and California Connections Academy Central Valley.
How many public charter schools are located in Ripon?
2 public charter schools are located in Ripon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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