For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,317 students in Sonoma, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 613 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Sonoma, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA are Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Sonoma Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Sonoma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Prestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 East Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Flowery Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
El Verano Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Sassarini Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Sonoma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 7-12
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 6-10 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Sonoma Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Sonoma?
9 public schools are located in Sonoma.
What percentage of students in Sonoma go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Sonoma are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma 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).
Which public schools in Sonoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sonoma include: Altimira Middle School vs. Adele Harrison Middle School, Adele Harrison Middle School vs. Altimira Middle School, Sassarini Elementary School vs. Prestwood Elementary School
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