For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public charter schools serving 17,370 students in Sonoma County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Credo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Sonoma County (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.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Gr: 5-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Twin Hills Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
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 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Gr: K-7 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Gr: 2-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1111 Gravenstein Hwy. N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Sunridge Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7285 Hayden Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Spring Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Village Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Penngrove Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Adobe Rd.
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Gr: 7-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
San Miguel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5350 Faught Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Binkley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4965 Canyon Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Whited Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4995 Sonoma Hwy.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Santa Rosa Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
756 Humboldt St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Gr: K-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
John B. Riebli Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 524-2980
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 524-2980
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1687 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Woodland Star Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 996-3849
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 996-3849
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Sonoma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abraxis Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1207 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 86%
950 South Wright Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Gr: 9-12
Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9291 Old Redwood Hwy Bldg. 500
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7727
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7727
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Guerneville, CA 95446
(310) 527-1741
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1298 Southwest Blvd
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5708
Gr: 7-9
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 935-6070
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eagle Creek (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
322 North Washington St.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(707) 894-1900
Gr: 9-10
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
565 Sanns Ln.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3435
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1557 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3492
Gr: 2-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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%
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Gr: 9-12
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1300 Moody Ln.
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3592
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1455 Golf Course Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5685
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Grace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Guerneville Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Gr: K-8
Healdsburg Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
400 First St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3440
Gr: 1-5
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
8733 Lakewood Dr
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-8789
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Lewis Opportunity High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 284-8225
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 284-8225
Gr: 7-12
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
Manzanita Montessori Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
295 Shiloh Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
Mariposa Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7905 Valentine Avenue
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4570
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Midrose High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Nueva Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 522-3291
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 522-3291
Gr: 7-12
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Nuevo Leon High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7050 Covey Rd
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12
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%
Phoenix High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7165 Burton Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 284-3494
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 284-3494
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
7285 Hayden Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7411
Gr: K-7 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter and Credo High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonoma County?
50 public charter schools are located in Sonoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% 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 Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Sonoma County include: Twin Hills Charter Middle School vs. Hillcrest Middle School, Manzanita Elementary Charter vs. Village Elementary Charter, Hillcrest Middle School vs. Twin Hills Charter Middle School
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