For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 767 students in Calistoga, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Calistoga, CA are Palisades High (Continuation School), Calistoga Elementary School and Calistoga Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calistoga, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Calistoga have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calistoga, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Grant St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Calistoga Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1327 Berry St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Calistoga Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Lake St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calistoga, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Calistoga, CA include Palisades High (Continuation School), Calistoga Elementary School and Calistoga Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Calistoga?
3 public schools are located in Calistoga.
What is the racial composition of students in Calistoga?
Calistoga public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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