Top Rankings
Ripon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,346 students in Ripon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ripon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,346 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ripon Unified School District, which is ranked #275 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,759 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,759
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,879
$18,396
Best Ripon Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Ripon High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #33.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Ripon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Colony Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Ripona Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 East Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Harvest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,346 students.
What is the rank of Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District is ranked #275 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon Unified School District?
45% of Ripon Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ripon Unified School District?
Ripon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ripon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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