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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Napa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 17,715 students in Napa County, CA (there are 26 private schools, serving 4,647 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Napa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Napa County, CA are Vichy Elementary School, Saint Helena Elementary School and Canyon Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Napa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Napa County (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.
Saint Helena Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2712
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Saint Helena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Palisades High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1507 Grant St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #99.
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1316 Hillview Pl.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
American Canyon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Napa Junction Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Calistoga Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1327 Berry St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Calistoga Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 Lake St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Howell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 White Cottage Rd. North
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-2423
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Pope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Pope Valley Rd.
Pope Valley, CA 94567
(707) 965-2402
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Napa County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Napa County, CA include Vichy Elementary School, Saint Helena Elementary School and Canyon Oaks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Napa County?
41 public schools are located in Napa County.
What percentage of students in Napa County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Napa County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Napa County?
Napa County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Napa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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