Petaluma City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,154 students in Petaluma City Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Petaluma City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Petaluma City Elementary School District, which is ranked #538 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
