For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,820 students in Ripon, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ripon, CA are California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay, California Online Public Schools Northern California and California Online Public Schools North Bay. 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 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Online Public Schools Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
California Online Public Schools Northern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
California Online Public Schools North Bay
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
California Online Public Schools Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5313 Road 39
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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 Online Public Schools Monterey Bay, California Online Public Schools Northern California and California Online Public Schools North Bay.
How many public charter schools are located in Ripon?
4 public charter schools are located in Ripon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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