For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 590 students in Tuolumne County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tuolumne County, CA are Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuolumne County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Tuolumne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Tuolumne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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 Tuolumne County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tuolumne County, CA include Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Tuolumne County?
2 public charter schools are located in Tuolumne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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