Best Schools in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA has a total of 62 schools including 15 high schools, 12 middle schools and 32 elementary schools. A total of 22,671 students attend Petaluma, CA schools. On average, schools in Petaluma score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Petaluma exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA has 15 high schools with 10,733 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Petaluma score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Petaluma don't meet expectations.
1. Tamalpais High
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Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students
2. Casa Grande High
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1710 Students
3. Petaluma High
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Analy High
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West Sonoma County Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
5. Valley Oaks High (alternative)
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 25 Students
6. Novato High
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
7. Carpe Diem High (continuation)
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
8. Rancho Cotate High
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Cotati-rohnert Park Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1611 Students
9. Sonoma Mountain High (continuation)
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
10. Tomales High
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Shoreline Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA has 12 middle schools with 3,770 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Petaluma score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Petaluma exceed expectations.
1. Petaluma Accelerated Charter
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 123 Students
2. Sinaloa Middle
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Kenilworth Junior High
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
4. Petaluma Junior High
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 451 Students
5. West Marin Elementary
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Shoreline Unified • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 121 Students
6. Adele Harrison Middle
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Sonoma Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
7. Brook Haven Middle
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Sebastopol Union Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
8. Altimira Middle
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Sonoma Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA has 32 elementary schools with 7,486 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Petaluma score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Petaluma exceed expectations.
1. Live Oak Charter
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Live Oak Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 252 Students
2. Meadow Elementary
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Waugh Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
3. Corona Creek Elementary
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Waugh Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 397 Students
4. Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 452 Students
5. Nicasio
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Nicasio • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
6. Tomales Elementary
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Shoreline Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 144 Students
7. Laguna Elementary
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Laguna Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 9 Students
8. Two Rock Elementary
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Two Rock Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 132 Students
9. Grant Elementary
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Petaluma City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 381 Students
10. Dunham Elementary
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Dunham Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petaluma, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petaluma, CA has a total population of 68,933 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petaluma, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Petaluma, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petaluma, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petaluma, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 44%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations