For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,134 students in Windsor, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 260 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Windsor, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Windsor, CA are Windsor Oaks Academy, Windsor High School and Windsor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windsor, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Windsor have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Windsor, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Oaks Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8681 Windsor Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7771
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7771
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Windsor High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8695 Windsor Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7767
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7767
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Windsor Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9500 Brooks Rd. South
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7737
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9491 Starr Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7747
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7747
Gr: K-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Natalie Dr.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7717
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7717
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Big Picture Learning Windsor
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8681 Windsor Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7771
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Sonoma County Virtual Academy
Alternative School
8681 Windsor Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 657-5585
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 657-5585
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Windsor, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
8955 Conde Ln.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7757
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7757
Gr: 2-3 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Windsor, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Windsor, CA include Windsor Oaks Academy, Windsor High School and Windsor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Windsor?
7 public schools are located in Windsor.
What percentage of students in Windsor go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Windsor are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor?
Windsor public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Windsor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Windsor include: Brooks Elementary School vs. Cali Calmecac Language Academy
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