Sonoma Charter

17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonoma Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonoma Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sonoma Charter's student population of 226 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Sonoma Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoma Charter is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
33%
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45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoma Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
47%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sonoma Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoma Charter's ranking?
Sonoma Charter is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sonoma Charter often compared to?
Sonoma Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Flowery Elementary School, Kenwood Elementary School, Woodland Star Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sonoma Charter?
226 students attend Sonoma Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sonoma Charter students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma Charter?
Sonoma Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonoma Charter offer ?
Sonoma Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sonoma Charter part of?
Sonoma Charter is part of Sonoma Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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