Best Schools in Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, CA has a total of 228 schools including 55 high schools, 36 middle schools and 120 elementary schools. A total of 73,584 students attend Sonoma County, CA schools. On average, schools in Sonoma County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sonoma County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, CA has 55 high schools with 23,580 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 Sonoma County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sonoma County don't meet expectations.
1. Technology High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cotati-rohnert Park Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
2. Credo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Credo High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
3. Casa Grande High
SchoolGrade
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1710 Students
4. Petaluma High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
5. Analy High
SchoolGrade
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West Sonoma County Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
6. San Marin High
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1144 Students
7. Valley Oaks High (alternative)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 25 Students
8. Novato High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
9. Carpe Diem High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
10. Healdsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Healdsburg Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, CA has 36 middle schools with 12,037 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 Sonoma County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sonoma County meet expectations.
1. Petaluma Accelerated Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 123 Students
2. Salmon Creek School - A Charter
SchoolGrade
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Harmony Union Elementary • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 144 Students
3. Sinaloa Middle
SchoolGrade
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
4. Kenilworth Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
5. San Jose Intermediate
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
6. Petaluma Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 451 Students
7. Technology Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cotati-rohnert Park Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
8. Hillcrest Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gravenstein Union Elementary • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
9. Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Rosa High • Charter • Grades 5 - 6 • 128 Students
10. Adele Harrison Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sonoma Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, CA has 120 elementary schools with 34,367 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 Sonoma County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sonoma County meet expectations.
1. Live Oak Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 252 Students
2. Sebastopol Independent Charter
SchoolGrade
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Sebastopol Independent Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 269 Students
3. Meadow Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Waugh Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
4. Corona Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Waugh Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 397 Students
5. Mark West Charter
SchoolGrade
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Mark West Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 116 Students
6. Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
SchoolGrade
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Petaluma Joint Union High • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 452 Students
7. Olive Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
8. Village Charter
SchoolGrade
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Village Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 93 Students
9. San Miguel Elementary
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Mark West Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 407 Students
10. John B. Riebli Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mark West Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sonoma County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sonoma County, CA has a total population of 488,863 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sonoma County, 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 Sonoma County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sonoma County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sonoma County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sonoma County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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