For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,422 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Petaluma, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Valley Oaks High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petaluma, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Live Oak Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Kenilworth Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Riesling Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Petaluma Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 7-8
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Cinnabar Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #88.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
170 Liberty Sch Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Petaluma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
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
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Union Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petaluma, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
How many public middle schools are located in Petaluma?
9 public middle schools are located in Petaluma.
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma?
Petaluma public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Petaluma include: Petaluma Junior High School vs. Kenilworth Junior High School, Kenilworth Junior High School vs. Petaluma Junior High School, Petaluma Accelerated Charter vs. Kenilworth Junior High School
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