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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Napa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,006 students in Napa, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,052 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Napa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Napa, CA are Vichy Elementary School, Pueblo Vista Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Napa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Napa, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vichy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3261 Vichy Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pueblo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Buhman Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Gr: K-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2214 Berks St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Stone Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1019 2nd Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-5522
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
212 Walnut St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Alta Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Montecito Blvd.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Bel Aire Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Unidos Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1850 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Napa Valley Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Kilburn Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
New Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Yount St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 West Park Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Oxford St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Napa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2475 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Vintage High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 Trower Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Shetler Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Silverado Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Snow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Foster Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Shearer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1590 Elm St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2670 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Camille Creek Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2097 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Valley Oak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Gr: 10-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Mayacamas Charter Middle School
Charter School
983 Napa St.
Napa, CA 94558
(415) 515-4226
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Mayacamas Countywide Middle School
Charter School
983 Napa St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 320-6394
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Napa County Rop
Vocational School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6831
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Napa Preschool Program
74 Wintun Ct.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6850

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Napa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Napa, CA include Vichy Elementary School, Pueblo Vista Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Napa?
28 public schools are located in Napa.
What percentage of students in Napa go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Napa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Napa?
Napa public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Napa are often viewed compared to one another?

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