For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,783 students in 95401, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 595 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 95401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95401, CA are Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School and J. X. Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95401 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95401, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95401, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5299 Hall Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Grades: 1-8
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
J. X. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
246 Brittain Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 525-8350
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 525-8350
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Olivet Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Willowside Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3045
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3045
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Albert F. Biella Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2140 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #99.
Ridgway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Helen M. Lehman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 West Ninth St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
95401, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
2590 Piner Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3030
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3030
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Pivot Online Charter - Chico (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5299 Hall Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Pivot Online Charter - North Bay (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2999 Cleveland Ave. Ste. D
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 843-4676
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 843-4676
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Santa Rosa Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
211 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95401, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95401, CA include Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School and J. X. Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95401?
12 public schools are located in 95401.
What percentage of students in 95401 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 95401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95401?
95401 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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