Summary:
Zip code 95366 in Ripon, California, is served by eight schools—five K-8 elementary schools, two high schools, and one online K-12 school—with the traditional schools belonging to the high-performing Ripon Unified district, which ranks in the 85th percentile statewide.
Among the standout traditional schools, Park View Elementary is the top performer with exceptional test scores and very low chronic absenteeism, while Ripon High boasts a near-perfect 98.9% graduation rate. In contrast, the California Online Public Schools Northern California shows concerning metrics, including a high dropout rate of 23% and below-average test scores, despite serving over a third of the area's students.
Overall, the traditional schools in Ripon Unified consistently outperform state averages, with all elementary schools ranking above the 55th percentile. The district's K-8 model appears successful, and per-student spending is generally consistent, though the very small Harvest High operates with significantly higher funding per student. Parents can expect strong academic results from the brick-and-mortar schools, but should carefully review data for the online alternative.
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