For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,710 students in 95401, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 392 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95401, CA are Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School and J. X. Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95401 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95401, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95401, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5299 Hall Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Gr: 1-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J. X. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
246 Brittain Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 525-8350
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 525-8350
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Olivet Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Willowside Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3045
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3045
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Helen M. Lehman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 West Ninth St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Ridgway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
95401, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2140 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Mesa High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
Pivot Online Charter - Chico (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5299 Hall Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Santa Rosa Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
211 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95401, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95401, CA include Village Charter, Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School and J. X. Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95401?
12 public schools are located in 95401.
What percentage of students in 95401 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95401?
95401 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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