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 33%), 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: 1-6
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #88.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: #99.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 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
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 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
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1919.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #2020.
Casa Grande High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #2121.
Kenilworth Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Riesling Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #2222.
Petaluma Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 7-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2323.
Petaluma High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Grades: 9-12
| 1,253 students
Rank: #2424.
Two Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Spring Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6617
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6617
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 192 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
La Tercera Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Albin Way
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4303
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4303
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #2828.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
San Antonio High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Grades: K
| 16 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: K-1
| 54 students
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Petaluma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 6
| n/a students
5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
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, Petaluma Junior High School vs. Kenilworth Junior High School
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