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Ripon Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,110 students in Ripon, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Ripon, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Ripon, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ripon Private Schools (2026-27)

Ripon Christian Schools Photo
Ripon Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Calvinist
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
(1)
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Map of Sierra View Christian
Sierra View Christian
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Christian
429 Van Dyken Way
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 342-8419
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Ripon, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
1,110
Students
+38.6% (+309 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
+10.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-26.7% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ripon)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
1,110 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025555180179
2024555175172
2023839181174
2022883189185
2021883185180
2020471179171
2019471179175
2018436173172
2017391179180
2016403173178
2015401162167
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% Students of Color
11%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%51%34%
202411%51%34%
202314%50%33%
202010%48%32%
201910%48%31%
201810%47%31%
201710%50%32%
201610%49%32%
201510%49%32%
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0.46
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.460.740.65
20240.460.740.65
20230.470.740.65
20200.180.730.64
20190.180.730.63
20180.180.730.63
20170.180.720.61
20160.180.720.61
20150.180.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%11%5%
20243%11%5%
20235%11%5%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%16%9%
20244%16%9%
20235%16%9%
202010%16%9%
201910%16%8%
201810%17%8%
201710%17%8%
201610%17%8%
201510%17%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
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# White Students
780 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
70%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%37%52%
202470%37%52%
202370%38%52%
202090%40%54%
201990%41%56%
201890%41%56%
201790%43%58%
201690%43%58%
201590%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
235 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%29%26%
202421%29%26%
202319%28%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202319:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201918:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%59%55%
202475%58%54%
202375%58%54%
202275%59%54%
202175%59%54%
202075%58%54%
201975%58%53%
201875%58%53%
201775%58%53%
201675%57%52%
201575%57%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211715
2024211715
2023211715
2022211715
2021211715
2020211715
2019211715
2018211715
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202561513
202461412
202351311
202251311
202151311
202051311
201951311
201851311
201751210
201651210
201551110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$18,350
Average Endowment Size
$11.3 million
$31.26 million

Endowment Trends (2024-2025)

YearRipon, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$11 M$31 M$39 M
2024$11 M$17 M$39 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ripon, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Ripon, CA is Ripon Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Ripon?
2 private schools are located in Ripon.
What percentage of students in Ripon go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Ripon are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ripon?
100% of private schools in Ripon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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