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Best Napa County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,714 students in Napa County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA are Saint Helena High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) and Crossroads Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Napa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Napa County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American Canyon High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Napa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Napa County Rop
Vocational School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6831
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Helena Opportunities Program
Special Education School
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Gr: 12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Napa County, CA include Saint Helena High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) and Crossroads Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Napa County?
13 public high schools are located in Napa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Napa County?
Napa County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Napa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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