Liberty Elementary School District

170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Liberty Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 218 students in Liberty Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Liberty Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
218 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Liberty Elementary School District, which is ranked #114 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#117 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
72%
34%
65-69%
47%
60-79%
29%
(21-22)
75-79%
87%
(2022-23)
1.8%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
67%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $84,115 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,399 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$84,115
$26,022
Spending / Student
$23,399
$22,604

Best Liberty Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Primary
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-1 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District is ranked #114 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty Elementary School District?
67% of Liberty Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Liberty Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,399 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 75-79%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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