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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Ripon Elementary

Ripon Unified · San Joaquin County · 509 West Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366-2406

(209) 599-4225 · www.riponel.com

8/10
#1471
Rank 1471 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1355 · 76th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1731 · 70th percentile
Science8/10 · #1391 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ripon is one of those small Central Valley towns that feels like it's been kept a secret — a tight-knit agricultural community with a small-town pace that's increasingly attractive to families looking to escape the Bay Area sprawl without sacrificing quality schools. Ripon Elementary consistently performs well above the state average across English, Math, and Science, making it a strong choice for families who want solid academics in a community where people still know their neighbors. It's a good fit for families who value stability, a manageable school size, and the kind of K-8 continuity that lets kids build real roots before heading to high school.

Student Demographics

301 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
126 (42%)
White
117 (39%)
Multiple Races
22 (7%)
Asian
10 (3%)
Filipino
7 (2%)
Other
19 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged123 (41%)
Students with Disabilities41 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

460
Enrollment
25.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4161 · 31st percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found