For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,364 students in 94952, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94952, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and Dunham Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 94952 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 94952, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94952, CA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
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 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
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 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Valley Vista Public Waldorf
Charter School
730 North Webster Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
94952, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Gr: 7-8
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 charter schools in 94952, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94952, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and Dunham Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 94952?
8 public charter schools are located in 94952.
What is the racial composition of students in 94952?
94952 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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