Top Rankings
Napa Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,077 students in Napa Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Napa Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
26 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
16,077 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
688 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Napa Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #967 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 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#915 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 26-year historical data
% Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
24%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,477 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$341 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$281 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,231
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,477
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Napa Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vichy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Vichy Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Buhman Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Gr: K-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2214 Berks St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Alta Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Montecito Blvd.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Bel Aire Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Unidos Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1850 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Donaldson Way Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 Donaldson Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
American Canyon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Napa Valley Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Kilburn Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Napa Junction Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 West Park Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Oxford St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shetler Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Silverado Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Snow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Foster Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Shearer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1590 Elm St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 16,077 students.
What is the rank of Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District is ranked #967 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Napa Valley Unified School District?
59% of Napa Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Napa Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,477 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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