For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public middle schools serving 19,337 students in Sonoma County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Hillcrest Middle School and Twin Hills Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Kashia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31510 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fort Ross Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30600 Seaview Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 847-3390
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 847-3390
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18620 Fort Ross Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 632-5221
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 632-5221
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative 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
| 39 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
West Sonoma County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Rincon Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3870
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2121.
Kenilworth Junior High 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
| 824 students
Rank: #2222.
Petaluma Junior High 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
| 428 students
Rank: #2323.
Monte Rio Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #2626.
Horicon Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35555 Annapolis Rd.
Annapolis, CA 95412
(707) 886-5322
Annapolis, CA 95412
(707) 886-5322
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: #2727.
Brook Haven Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7905 Valentine Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4590
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4590
Grades: 5-8
| 197 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5154 Snyder Ln.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5600
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pathways Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Professional Center Dr. St
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 585-6510
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 585-6510
Grades: K-12
| 332 students
Rank: #3535.
Wright Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4389 Price Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 542-0556
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 542-0556
Grades: K-8
| 461 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 middle schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Hillcrest Middle School and Twin Hills Charter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sonoma County?
61 public middle schools are located in Sonoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sonoma County include: Altimira Middle School vs. Adele Harrison Middle School, Technology Middle School vs. Lawrence E. Jones Middle School, Adele Harrison Middle School vs. Altimira Middle School
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