For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 430 students in Sonora, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Sonora, CA is Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonora, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sonora, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sonora, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sonora, CA include Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonora?
1 public charter schools are located in Sonora.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora?
Sonora public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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