For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,470 students in Sonoma, CA (there are , serving 605 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Sonoma, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA are Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Sonoma Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sonoma, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Prestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 E. Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #44.
Adele Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Star Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17811 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3849
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3849
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Flowery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Sassarini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. W.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
El Verano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Brd.way
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1010.
Altimira Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Sonoma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Grades: 6-10
| 11 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Sonoma Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Sonoma?
10 public schools are located in Sonoma.
What percentage of students in Sonoma go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Sonoma are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sonoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sonoma include: Altimira Middle School vs. Adele Harrison Middle School, Adele Harrison Middle School vs. Altimira Middle School, El Verano Elementary School vs. Flowery Elementary School
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