For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 10,542 students in Petaluma, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,070 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Petaluma, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Petaluma, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Meadow Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petaluma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: 1-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Gr: K-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Carpe Diem High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4738
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4738
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2856 Adobe Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2657 Chileno Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6051
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6051
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Casa Grande High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Kenilworth Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Riesling Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Gr: 7-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Petaluma High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Petaluma Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Gr: 7-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Two Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Spring Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6617
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6617
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Valley Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
730 North Webster St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Gr: K-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
La Tercera Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Albin Way
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4303
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4303
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 South Mcdowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4745
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4745
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Saint Francis Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4304
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4304
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
San Antonio High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-1 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Petaluma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Gr: 9-12
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Gr: 6
5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Petaluma, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Meadow Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petaluma?
37 public schools are located in Petaluma.
What percentage of students in Petaluma go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Petaluma are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma?
Petaluma public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Petaluma include: Petaluma High School vs. Casa Grande High School, Casa Grande High School vs. Petaluma High School, Mcnear Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School
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