Public schools in Sonoma, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Sonoma, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,907
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Sonoma public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Sonoma, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,907 students, an average of 363 per school. The largest campus is Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students), and the largest elementary school is Flowery Elementary (368).
Sonoma Valley Unified operates the most schools here (7), 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 20.2:1, 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 1 charter school. 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 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Sonoma
Elementary schools in Sonoma
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Verano Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified | KG–05 | 314 | 24.2:1 | |
| Flowery Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified | KG–05 | 368 | 23:1 | |
| Prestwood Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified | KG–05 | 275 | 18.1:1 | |
| Sassarini Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified | KG–05 | 281 | 21.6:1 | |
| Sonoma Charter Sonoma Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 226 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Sonoma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altimira Middle Sonoma Valley Unified | 06–08 | 324 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Sonoma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside High Sonoma Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 48 | 15.7:1 | |
| Sonoma Valley High Sonoma Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,071 | 18.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.2%
- Hispanic68.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Sonoma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,907 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sonoma
How many public schools are in Sonoma, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Sonoma: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,907 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sonoma?
Schools with an address in Sonoma belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sonoma Valley Unified (7 schools), Sonoma Charter 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 Sonoma?
Sonoma Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sonoma, with 1,071 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sonoma?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Sonoma are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sonoma Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sonoma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sonoma public schools is 20.2:1, 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 Sonoma 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