2023 Best Schools in Santa Rosa

• Santa Rosa, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.49 out of 5  47 reviews

Junior: Sonoma Academy is a warm and welcoming community of students, teachers, and staffulty (faculty & staff). Campus safety can be measured by the hundreds of backpacks laying on the ground outside with no incidents of robbery or otherwise. The teachers are super understanding and always find unique ways to engage their classes. The curriculum teaches students to be deep thinkers and to ask questions, not just memorize dates in a textbook. Overall, SA students are met with a chill/relaxed environment in the context of an academically rigorous school. SA offers any and every opportunity: from its professional recording studio open to students, to its state-of-the-art teaching kitchen, to its awe-inspiring theater and music productions, to it’s fantastic speech and debate teams and it’s many sports.... Read 47 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 330

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Santa Rosa High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  347 reviews

Junior: First and foremost, the teachers at this school are fantastic! They seem to truly care about us as students, and they know what they are doing. Each department works closely together to make sure that they are doing their part to deliver a high quality education to students. MCHS has its fair share of extracurriculars. Some are intellectually stimulating, some are athletic, and some are just plain fun. Between clubs and electives, there seems to be something for everyone to enjoy (provided they have enough motivation to seek it out). Unfortunately, MCHS has rampant academic dishonesty. Many students are very focused on grades, and a majority of those students view cheating as a viable way to get better grades. This aspect of the MCHS environment can pressure individuals to behave in unethical ways in order to "keep up" with the grades of their classmates. MCHS has its fair share of issues, but in my opinion, this is the worst problem it has.... Read 347 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,495

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Gravenstein Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 438

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Petaluma, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  70 reviews

Senior: Overall, St. Vincent is a great school and is the oldest Catholic High School in the North Bay. The teachers are extraordinary and will go out of their way to help you; a new administration team has provided renewed vitality to critical elements of the school while maintaining the school's roots. Our athletic teams have been strengthened across the board, especially in football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and nearly every other sports team. It is evident that the school is growing and adapting to the challenges of thriving in a competitive landscape, as evident in increased enrollment and an improving atmosphere. Academics are rigorous and strong in most areas, although there could be improvements to the math department. Essentially all other areas are very strong and I would definitely expect to see continual growth/improvement in the coming years. It's a great time to become a Mustang!... Read 70 reviews

• grade A

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 599

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 342

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Santa Rosa, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  123 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Cardinal Newman High School for my Junior year in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite beginning at my new school on zoom, the transition was seamless. Both the teachers and my peers welcomes me and help me from the very start. I quickly thrived under the higher standard of education which Cardinal Newman and the teachers offered. Despite the more challenging coursework, I was learning more than before and achieving higher grades. I also joined the soccer team where under Coach Corriveau, who was also my religion teacher, I grew both as an athlete and as a person. With his help, committed to play soccer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall. Transferring to Cardinal Newman was the best decision I have ever made and I am a lot happier with school than ever before.... Read 123 reviews

• grade A

• Students 590

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gravenstein Union Elementary School District, CA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 284

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Petaluma Joint Union High School District, CA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: PACS was the best option for our child, who needed an advanced learning environment yet a small school. The teachers communicate frequently and timely to provide support and feedback. A lot is expected of the students, but with that our child had no problem testing into high school honors courses and is more than ready for high school. We have been so pleased with how Distance Learning and Hybrid were handled. The school clearly put its heart into making learning possible during a trying time. Thank you!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 117

• Student-teacher ratio 29:1

• West Sonoma County Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  46 reviews

Alum: Amazing support from teachers and administration. Campus culture is inclusive, welcoming, supportive and safe!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Santa Rosa, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  21 reviews

Senior: Summerfield is truly an educational experience like no other. The balanced and engaging curriculum is grounded in science and math, dives deep into the humanities and rounds the student's development with an emphasis on the arts. The teachers are demanding but meet the students as individuals, and an unparalleled relationship of trust is formed. A Summerfield education enables students to be competitive and succeed in all academic settings, but more importantly it teaches students how to learn and turn any situation that life may offer into success.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 262

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Santa Rosa High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  349 reviews

Junior: I have enjoyed my time at Santa Rosa High School. The culture at Santa Rosa High School has been built on the traditions of diversity, resiliency and school pride. I have been a three sport athlete since freshman year participating in football, basketball, and track. Santa Rosa offers challenging courses that continue to expand my education. Our school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities to keep us engaged in our community and our school. We are the oldest high school in Sonoma County and continue to show our school spirit. The lessons I have learned at Santa Rosa High School will help me develop into the person I want to become.... Read 349 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,872

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Santa Rosa High School District, CA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 2.14 out of 5  7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 798

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• West Sonoma County Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  156 reviews

Senior: Analy High School is on the path to being an excellent school. It gives you a place to succeed in all aspects of school. In education, sports, music, art, agriculture, and socially, you can succeed at Analy. The staff and administration truly do want you to be successful. The student body is much more bonded than many of the schools in the area. It is true that we have problems with discrimination. While that is true for every school, the administration and the school is trying to combat it proactively in order to better the experience of students. Analy also has a supportive community surrounding it in West County. I think Analy is one of the better schools in the area and has the potential to be the best.... Read 156 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,158

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Santa Rosa High School District, CA•

• 5-6

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I have a love for learning and miss being in a classroom stting..i use various learning styles and really establish between school and home life. I am a very free spirit but flourish when it comes to bring creative in your classroom.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We are new to Sequoia but not the district. We've been heartily impressed with the staff's involvement with our son and with us. We appreciate seeing so many other parents around. The level of parental involvement is incomparable to the other schools we've been to. Our son is happier than he's ever been and he's learning at a faster pace than before, too. We love Sequoia!... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 393

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• 4-6

• grade A minus

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 333

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Kenwood, CA•

• Public School•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Mark West Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Mark West Charter is one of the only academic charter schools in the Santa Rosa area. The teachers have helped prepare the way to a smooth transition into high school despite the struggles that were encountered. The size of the campus really doesn't match the size of its spirit. I've met my best friends there as well as made of the amazing memories of being with amazing teachers.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Sebastopol, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 281

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Santa Rosa Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Amazing teachers, amazing kids. The PFO is very active and involved ensuring success for our children.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Madrone Elementary school has an amazing community of parents, techers, administration, staff and students. It is very apparent that the teachers and staff love their jobs and school. The principal is fun, approachable hands on, and is a wonderful leader and administrator. The students are provided the proper tools and resources to learn and be successful students.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Sebastopol Union Elementary School District, CA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Santa Rosa, CA•

• Public School•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: I love how the teachers are so flexible and they really go in-depth with teaching the students and they help them when there struggling.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1