For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public charter schools serving 17,370 students in Sonoma County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Credo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Spring Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Grades: K-8
| 337 students
Rank: #2020.
Penngrove Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Adobe Rd.
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #2121.
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2856 Adobe Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
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
| 482 students
Rank: #2424.
Village Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2525.
Binkley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4965 Canyon Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Grades: 7-8
| 216 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Rank: #2828.
Whited Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4995 Sonoma Hwy.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #2929.
John B. Riebli Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 524-2980
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 524-2980
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #3030.
San Miguel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5350 Faught Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #3131.
Santa Rosa Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
756 Humboldt St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #3232.
Roseland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1691 Burbank Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Grades: K-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Woodland Star Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 996-3849
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 996-3849
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #3535.
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1687 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Grades: K-6
| 383 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 charter schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Credo High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonoma County?
50 public charter schools are located in Sonoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Sonoma County include: Twin Hills Charter Middle School vs. Hillcrest Middle School, Manzanita Elementary Charter vs. Village Elementary Charter, Hillcrest Middle School vs. Twin Hills Charter Middle School
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