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Sonoma Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,015 students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sonoma Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,015 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1220 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1221 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,317 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,209 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$112 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,317
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,209
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sonoma Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,015 students.
What is the rank of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District is ranked #1220 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
69% of Sonoma Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonoma Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,209 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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