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13 schools in Sonora

California · Public K-12

For families in Sonora, public-school options total 13 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 2,697 (5 elementary and 3 high).

7-year change in Sonora

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,697
-396 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 73%
% Hispanic
20%
was 18%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Belleview ElementaryElementaryKG-08148
Belleview Special Education PreschoolElementaryM-M·
Curtis Creek ElementaryElementaryKG-08410
Dario Cassina HighHigh10-1244
Gold Ridge Educational CenterCombined01-128
Gold Rush Home Study CharterCombinedKG-12430
Sonora ElementaryElementaryKG-08643
Sonora Elementary PreschoolCombinedM-M·
Sonora HighHigh09-12880
Theodore Bird HighHigh09-1265
Tuolumne County Community/ISPCombinedKG-1227
Tuolumne County Special EducationCombinedKG-1242
Tuolumne County Special Education PreschoolElementaryM-M·

About Sonora

Across Sonora, California, 13 public schools educates about 2,697 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 5 elementary, 3 high, and 5 other.

Schools in Sonora average about 207 students each, 64% below the California norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,697 students, decreased 13% from the 3,093 reported in SY 2017-18. Sonora now counts 10 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 73% to 69%.

On this page, the community for Sonora discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Sonora, California?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Sonora, with a combined enrollment of about 2,697.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sonora?
Sonora has 5 elementary, 3 high, 5 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sonora?
Sonora High is the largest public school in Sonora by enrollment, with approximately 880 students.
What school districts serve Sonora?
Sonora is served by 6 public school districts, including Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools, Gold Rush Home Study Charter District, Sonora Elementary, Belleview Elementary, Curtis Creek Elementary and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Sonora cover?
Public schools in Sonora serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Sonora?
1 of the 13 public schools in Sonora are charter schools.