For the 2025 school year, there are 178 public schools serving 63,183 students in Sonoma County, CA (there are 62 private schools, serving 6,501 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, Austin Creek Elementary School and Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter. 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 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 Public Schools in Sonoma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: 5-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Bonnie Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Yulupa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2250 Mesquite Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Grades: K-3
| 560 students
Rank: #77.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Felta Rd.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3923
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3923
Grades: K-6
| 137 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #99.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: 1-6
| 158 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Maria Carrillo High School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #1313.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1414.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Rank: #1515.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #1717.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1818.
Twin Hills Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1919.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Grades: 2-8
| 179 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Randolph Ave.
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-2500
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-2500
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-7
| 468 students
Rank: #2323.
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
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #2626.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #2727.
Sunridge Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7285 Hayden Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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
Grades: K-8
| 107 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #3030.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #3131.
Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: 4-6
| 378 students
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #3333.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
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Sonoma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abraxis Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1207 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
950 South Wright Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1298 Southwest Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Eagle Creek (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
322 North Washington St.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
565 Sanns Ln.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Grades: K-3
| 310 students
1557 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Grades: 2-6
| 468 students
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 6-10
| 11 students
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
1455 Golf Course Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Grace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Guerneville Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Healdsburg Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
400 First St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
8733 Lakewood Dr
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Grades: 7-8
| 448 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Manzanita Montessori Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
295 Shiloh Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mariposa Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7905 Valentine Avenue
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Mesa High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Midrose High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Nuevo Leon High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7050 Covey Rd
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
7285 Hayden Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Grades: K-7
| 188 students
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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, Austin Creek Elementary School and Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter.
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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