What types of schools are available in Petaluma, California?

Petaluma, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Petaluma, California

Q: How many schools are in Petaluma, California?

There are 36 schools in Petaluma, California, serving 11,233 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Petaluma?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Petaluma, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 36 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

11,233

Total Students

Across Petaluma

20.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

36 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)11 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 739 students at Heartwood Charter.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Heartwood Charter

charter schoolhighK-12

170 Liberty School Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952

286 Skillman Ln., Petaluma, CA 94952

charter schoolmiddleK-8

286 Skillman Ln., Petaluma, CA 94952

charter schoolmiddleK-6

4111 Roblar Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952

4111 Roblar Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952

2657 Chileno Valley Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952

170 Liberty School Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952

charter schoolmiddleK-8

100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1, Petaluma, CA 94952

La Tercera Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1600 Albin Way, Petaluma, CA 94954

Old Adobe Elementary Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-6

2856 Adobe Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954

Miwok Valley Elementary Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-6

1010 Saint Francis Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954

Loma Vista Immersion Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-6

207 Maria Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954

Sonoma Mountain Elementary

charter schoolmiddleK-6

1900 Rainier Cir., Petaluma, CA 94954

421 South Mcdowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954

110 Ellis St., Petaluma, CA 94952

200 Grant Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Petaluma

Petaluma, California is home to 36 schools serving over 11,233 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Petaluma, California?

There are 36 schools in Petaluma, serving 11,233 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Petaluma?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Petaluma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Petaluma?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Petaluma is 20.4:1.

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