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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sonoma County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 181 public schools serving 63,183 students in Sonoma County, CA (there are 59 private schools, serving 6,412 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Technology High School and Austin Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sonoma County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
550 Bonnie Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 Felta Rd.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3923
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Alexander Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8511 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1375
Gr: K-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: 1-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Twin Hills Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1685 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Randolph Ave.
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-2500
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Gr: 2-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1111 Gravenstein Hwy. N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sunridge Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7285 Hayden Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Monte Rio Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kashia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31510 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Laguna High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Marguerite Hahn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 Hudis St.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5675
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Technology High School and Austin Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sonoma County?
178 public schools are located in Sonoma County.
What percentage of students in Sonoma County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?

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