For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,714 students in Napa County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA are Saint Helena High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) and Napa County Juvenile Hall/court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Napa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Napa County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vintage High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Napa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Helena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Palisades High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Grant St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Napa County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative 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
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
American Canyon High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #55.
New Technology High School
Alternative 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
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Calistoga Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Lake St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Vintage High 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
| 1,712 students
Rank: #88.
Napa High 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
| 1,757 students
Rank: #99.
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1010.
Napa County Community
Alternative 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
| 60 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley Oak High School
Alternative 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
| 170 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
Saint Helena Opportunities Program
Special Education School
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Napa County 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
Legacy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Madrone High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
465 Main St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
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
6554 Yount St.
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 253-3485
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 253-3485
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA include Saint Helena High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) and Napa County Juvenile Hall/court.
How many public high schools are located in Napa County?
13 public high schools are located in Napa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Napa County?
Napa County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Napa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Napa County include: Vintage High School vs. Napa High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) vs. Napa High School, Valley Oak High School vs. Napa High School
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