For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 2,973 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Petaluma, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and Sonoma Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: 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
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 charter schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Petaluma, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and Sonoma Mountain Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Petaluma?
12 public charter schools are located in Petaluma.
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma?
Petaluma public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Petaluma include: Cinnabar Charter vs. Dunham Charter, Dunham Charter vs. Cinnabar Charter
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