For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,595 students in Sonoma, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 649 private students). 85% 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 Prestwood Elementary School, Sonoma Valley High School and Adele Harrison Middle 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sonoma, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
343 E. Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Valley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #33.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Flowery Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Star Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17811 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3849
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3849
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Sassarini Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. W.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1010.
El Verano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Sonoma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 6-10
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA include Prestwood Elementary School, Sonoma Valley High School and Adele Harrison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sonoma, CA?
10 public schools are located in Sonoma, CA.
What percentage of students in Sonoma, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Sonoma, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma, CA?
Sonoma, CA public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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