Public schools in Napa, CA
27 open public schools with an address in Napa, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,006
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Napa public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Napa, CA: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,006 students, an average of 462 per school. The largest campus is Napa High (1,642 students), and the largest elementary school is Browns Valley Elementary (651).
Napa Valley Unified operates the most schools here (21), and 2 regular districts have at least one Napa campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Napa
Napa Valley Unified
Public school district
21 schools in Napa · 26 total
Napa County Office of Education
Public school district
3 schools in Napa
Mayacamas Countywide Middle District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Napa
Napa County ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Napa
Stone Bridge District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Napa
Elementary schools in Napa
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Heights Elementary Napa Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 318 | 26.5:1 | |
| Bel Aire Park Elementary Napa Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 410 | 24.1:1 | |
| Browns Valley Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–08 | 651 | 23.4:1 | |
| McPherson Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 376 | 25.8:1 | |
| Napa Valley Language Academy Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 560 | 24.3:1 | |
| Northwood Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 381 | 22.4:1 | |
| Phillips Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 373 | 24.9:1 | |
| Pueblo Vista Elementary Napa Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 451 | 24.6:1 | |
| Shearer Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–08 | 501 | 20.3:1 | |
| Snow Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 402 | 22.3:1 | |
| Stone Bridge Stone Bridge District · Charter | KG–08 | 278 | 27.8:1 | |
| Vichy Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–06 | 297 | 24.8:1 | |
| West Park Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 296 | 23.1:1 | |
| Willow Elementary Napa Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 472 | 24.8:1 |
Middle schools in Napa
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayacamas Countywide Middle Mayacamas Countywide Middle District · Charter | 06–08 | 127 | 20.4:1 | |
| Redwood Middle Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 868 | 23.2:1 | |
| Silverado Middle Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 673 | 18.8:1 | |
| Unidos Middle Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 599 | 23.1:1 |
High schools in Napa
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camille Creek Community Napa County Office of Education · Alternative School | 06–12 | 60 | 8.6:1 | |
| Crossroads Academy Napa County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 13 | 14.4:1 | |
| Napa County ROP Napa County ROP · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| Napa High Napa Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,642 | 22.9:1 | |
| New Technology High Napa Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 365 | 23:1 | |
| Valley Oak High Napa Valley Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 155 | 15.5:1 | |
| Vintage High Napa Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,622 | 23.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Napa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Preschool Program Napa County Office of Education | Not reported | — | — | |
| Napa Valley Independent Studies Napa Valley Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 116 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.3%
- Hispanic64.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Napa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,006 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Napa
How many public schools are in Napa, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Napa: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 12,006 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Napa?
Schools with an address in Napa belong to 5 education agencies, led by Napa Valley Unified (21 schools), Napa County Office of Education (3 schools), Mayacamas Countywide Middle District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Napa?
Napa High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Napa, with 1,642 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Napa?
Yes. 2 of the 27 public schools in Napa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mayacamas Countywide Middle, Stone Bridge. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Napa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Napa public schools is 23.1:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Napa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities