For the 2025 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 Napa County Juvenile Hall/court. 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Helena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Napa County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Walnut St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
American Canyon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
New Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Yount St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Napa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Vintage High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Trower Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Napa County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Oak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Gr: 10-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Helena Opportunities Program
Special Education School
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Gr: 12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Napa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bel Aire (Alternative) Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
County Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: 8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-8773
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-8773
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
2449 Old Sonoma Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8866
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8866
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Horizons High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Myrtle Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Gr: 8-10 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Legacy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Madrone High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
465 Main St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Gr: 9-12
Napa County Opportunity (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2121 Imola Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Gr: K-8
Pueblo Vista (Alternative) Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1850 Salvador Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3476
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3476
Gr: 2-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1015 Kaiser Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6807
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6807
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Steps To Success Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Gr: 1-5 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Temescal High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Gr: 9-10 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1340 Wooden Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4956
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4956
Gr: K-5
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 Napa County Juvenile Hall/court.
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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Napa County include: Vintage High School vs. Napa High School, Palisades High (Continuation School) vs. Napa High School, Napa High School vs. Vintage High School
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