For the 2025 school year, there are 178 public schools serving 63,183 students in Sonoma County, CA (there are , serving 6,540 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Technology High School and Austin Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Sonoma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Bonnie Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Austin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1480 Snowy Egret Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2122
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2122
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Gr: 5-6 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Felta Rd.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3923
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3923
Gr: K-6 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Alexander Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8511 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1375
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1375
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: 1-6 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Yulupa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Mesquite Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Gr: K-3 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Twin Hills Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Randolph Ave.
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-2500
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-2500
Gr: K-6 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Maria Carrillo High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6975 Montecito Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Gr: K-7 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Gr: 2-8 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1111 Gravenstein Hwy. N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sunridge Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7285 Hayden Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3435 Bonita Vista Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3925
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3925
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5305 Dupont Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-3410
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-3410
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2828.
Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 Horseshoe Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 526-4433
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 526-4433
Gr: 4-6 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2929.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Monte Rio Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kashia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31510 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Laguna High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3535.
Marguerite Hahn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Hudis St.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5675
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5675
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Sonoma County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abraxis Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1207 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 86%
950 South Wright Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Gr: 9-12
Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9291 Old Redwood Hwy Bldg. 500
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7727
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7727
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1298 Southwest Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Gr: 7-9
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eagle Creek (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
322 North Washington St.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Gr: 9-10
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
565 Sanns Ln.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1557 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Gr: 2-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 7-12
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 6-10 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Gr: 9-12
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1455 Golf Course Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Grace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Guerneville Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Gr: K-8
Healdsburg Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
400 First St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Gr: 1-5
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
8733 Lakewood Dr
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Lewis Opportunity High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 284-8225
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 284-8225
Gr: 7-12
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Manzanita Montessori Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
295 Shiloh Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Mariposa Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7905 Valentine Avenue
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Mesa High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1
Midrose High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Nueva Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 522-3291
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 522-3291
Gr: 7-12
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Nuevo Leon High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7050 Covey Rd
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Phoenix High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7165 Burton Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 284-3494
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 284-3494
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
7285 Hayden Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Gr: K-7 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Technology High School and Austin Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sonoma County?
178 public schools are located in Sonoma County.
What percentage of students in Sonoma County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sonoma County include: Petaluma High School vs. Casa Grande High School, Casa Grande High School vs. Petaluma High School, Laguna High School vs. Analy High School
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