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Best Public Elementary Schools in 95401 (Santa Rosa, CA) (2026)
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Best 95401 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,905 students in 95401, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 95401 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95401, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95401, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5299 Hall Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Gr: 1-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
J. X. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
246 Brittain Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 525-8350
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Olivet Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Willowside Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3045
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Albert F. Biella Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Helen M. Lehman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 West Ninth St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning House
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95401, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95401, CA include Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School and J. X. Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95401?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95401.
What is the racial composition of students in 95401?
95401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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