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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Santa Rosa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 29,379 students in Santa Rosa, CA (there are 26 private schools, serving 3,483 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, CA are Austin Creek Elementary School, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Yulupa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1480 Snowy Egret Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2122
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Yulupa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 Mesquite Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 542-6272
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Maria Carrillo High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6975 Montecito Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3435 Bonita Vista Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3925
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5305 Dupont Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-3410
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2311 Horseshoe Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 526-4433
Gr: 4-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Mark West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2990
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Proctor Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1711 Bryden Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3950
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Robert L. Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2345 Giffen Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 575-8883
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Village Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Rincon Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3870
Gr: 7-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Madrone Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4550 Rinconada Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-9665
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
San Miguel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5350 Faught Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Binkley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4965 Canyon Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Whited Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4995 Sonoma Hwy.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Santa Rosa Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
756 Humboldt St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
John B. Riebli Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 524-2980
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1687 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1777 West Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 546-7050
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Roseland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1691 Burbank Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Gr: K-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Hahman Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Wright Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4389 Price Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 542-0556
Gr: K-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Jack London Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3030
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Roseland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0100
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, CA include Austin Creek Elementary School, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Yulupa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Rosa?
66 public schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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