Public schools in Sebastopol, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Sebastopol, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,145
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Sebastopol public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Sebastopol, CA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,145 students, an average of 296 per school. The largest campus is Analy High (1,473 students), and the largest elementary school is Gravenstein Elementary (464).
Gravenstein Union Elementary operates the most schools here (4), and 5 regular districts have at least one Sebastopol campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 18.7:1, lower 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 6 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% 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 Sebastopol
Gravenstein Union Elementary
Public school district
4 schools in Sebastopol
Twin Hills Union Elementary
Public school district
4 schools in Sebastopol
Sebastopol Union Elementary
Public school district
2 schools in Sebastopol
West Sonoma County Union High
Public school district
2 schools in Sebastopol · 4 total
Oak Grove Union Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Sebastopol · 2 total
Sebastopol Independent Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Sebastopol
Elementary schools in Sebastopol
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Blossom Twin Hills Union Elementary | KG–05 | 305 | 21.8:1 | |
| Gravenstein Community Day Gravenstein Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Gravenstein Elementary Gravenstein Union Elementary · Charter · Magnet | KG–05 | 464 | 19.9:1 | |
| Gravenstein First Gravenstein Union Elementary · Magnet | 01–01 | 37 | 17.6:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary Oak Grove Union Elementary | KG–KG | 91 | 18.2:1 | |
| Park Side Elementary Sebastopol Union Elementary | KG–04 | 268 | 21.2:1 | |
| Sebastopol Independent Charter Sebastopol Independent Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 286 | 20:1 | |
| Sunridge Charter Twin Hills Union Elementary · Charter | KG–08 | 256 | 25.6:1 | |
| West Sonoma County Consortium West Sonoma County Union High · Special Education School | KG–08 | 25 | 8.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sebastopol
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Haven Middle Sebastopol Union Elementary | 05–08 | 212 | 18.7:1 | |
| Hillcrest Middle Gravenstein Union Elementary · Charter · Magnet | 06–08 | 297 | 16.8:1 | |
| Twin Hills Charter Middle Twin Hills Union Elementary · Charter | 06–08 | 207 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Sebastopol
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analy High West Sonoma County Union High | 09–12 | 1,473 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sebastopol
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Twin Hills Union Elementary · Charter | KG–12 | 224 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black1%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Sebastopol schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sebastopol
How many public schools are in Sebastopol, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Sebastopol: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sebastopol?
Schools with an address in Sebastopol belong to 6 education agencies, led by Gravenstein Union Elementary (4 schools), Twin Hills Union Elementary (4 schools), Sebastopol Union Elementary (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sebastopol?
Analy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sebastopol, with 1,473 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sebastopol?
Yes. 6 of the 14 public schools in Sebastopol are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gravenstein Elementary, Hillcrest Middle, Orchard View. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sebastopol schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sebastopol public schools is 18.7:1, lower 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 Sebastopol 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