For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,156 students in Napa, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,048 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Napa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Napa, CA are Vichy Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Pueblo Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Napa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Napa, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vichy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Vichy Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2214 Berks St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Buhman Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Bridge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1019 2nd Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-5522
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-5522
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Unidos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1850 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Napa County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Walnut St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Alta Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Montecito Blvd.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Bel Aire Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1010.
Napa Valley Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Kilburn Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1111.
New Technology High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Yount St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
West Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W. Park Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Oxford St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #1515.
Vintage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Trower Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #1616.
Napa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #1717.
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Menlo Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1818.
Snow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Foster Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1919.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shetler Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2020.
Silverado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #2121.
Shearer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1590 Elm St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Grades: K-7
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Mcpherson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2323.
Napa County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2424.
Valley Oak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Grades: 10-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mayacamas Charter Middle School
Charter School
983 Napa St.
Napa, CA 94558
(415) 515-4226
Napa, CA 94558
(415) 515-4226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Napa County Rop
Vocational School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6831
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6831
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
74 Wintun Ct.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6850
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Napa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bel Aire (Alternative) Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
1191 Capell Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4913
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4913
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1680 Los Carneros Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3466
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3466
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
County Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Grades: 8
| 1 students
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-8773
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-8773
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
2449 Old Sonoma Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8866
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8866
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Horizons High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Myrtle Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Grades: 8-10
| 13 students
1019 Second Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3766
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3766
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Napa County Opportunity (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pueblo Vista (Alternative) Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Salvador Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1850 Salvador Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3476
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3476
Grades: 2-5
| 132 students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1015 Kaiser Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6807
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6807
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Steps To Success Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Grades: 1-5
| 3 students
Temescal High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Grades: 9-10
| 15 students
1340 Wooden Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4956
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4956
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Napa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Napa, CA include Vichy Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Pueblo Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Napa?
27 public schools are located in Napa.
What percentage of students in Napa go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Napa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Napa?
Napa public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Napa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Napa include: Vintage High School vs. Napa High School, Silverado Middle School vs. Redwood Middle School, Redwood Middle School vs. Silverado Middle School
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