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Elementary Schools in Ripon, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 55.3/100

Ripon, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Park View Elementary at 68/100, where 39.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ripon schools average 24.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.1
37.5 – 67.6
Avg Exceeded %
24.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Ripon schools compare

Ripon's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3 — 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.5 to 67.6, a 30.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Park View Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 39.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ripon averages 7.9%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Ripon

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Ripon ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Park View Elementary
Ripon Unified Strong All-Around
68San Joaquin39.3%69.6%6.1%1.1%
2Ripon High
Ripon Unified Building Momentum
63San Joaquin22.8%47.7%12.5%2.8%
3Colony Oak Elementary
Ripon Unified Building Momentum
57San Joaquin26.3%53.2%5.9%1.6%
4Weston Elementary
Ripon Unified Culture First
55San Joaquin25.1%54.6%6.3%0.9%
5Ripon Elementary
Ripon Unified Culture First
51San Joaquin19.9%49.4%5.6%0.3%
6Ripona Elementary
Ripon Unified Building Momentum
38San Joaquin15.2%38.7%10.8%3.9%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Ripon

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Ripon Christian Schools
Baptist · Grades Pre-K-12 · 801 students
13:1Private
Sierra View Christian
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 74 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ripon

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ripon good?
Ripon's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3/100, which is 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ripon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ripon is Park View Elementary with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 39.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ripon schools compare to the state average?
Ripon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 37.5 to 67.6, a 30.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Ripon?
Ripon has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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