For the 2024 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 6,347 students in Sonoma County, CA (there are 180 public schools, serving 63,770 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Sonoma County, CA include Redwood Adventist Academy, St. John The Baptist Catholic School and Sonoma Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,336, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,026.
Top Ranked Sonoma County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Quest Forward High School![Quest Forward High School Photo]( "Quest Forward High School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
4585 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Brush Creek Montessori
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Grades: NS-K
| 29 students
Cardinal Newman High School![Cardinal Newman High School Photo]( "Cardinal Newman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
4320 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Redwood Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
385 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1697
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1697
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
St. Eugene's Cathedral School![St. Eugene's Cathedral School Photo - The St. Eugene's experience is so much more than academics! In addition to learning, the opportunities to be involved in activities including sports, abound. But there is also French, Chess Club, volunteer activities, student government... the list just goes on. There is something for everyone!]( "St. Eugene's Cathedral School Photo - The St. Eugene's experience is so much more than academics! In addition to learning, the opportunities to be involved in activities including sports, abound. But there is also French, Chess Club, volunteer activities, student government... the list just goes on. There is something for everyone!")
(Catholic)
300 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-7252
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-7252
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
342 W Napa St
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-4994
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-4994
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School![St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo]( "St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
217 Fitch Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-2758
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-2758
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
4400 Day School Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Ursuline High School
All-girls (Catholic)
90 Ursuline Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma![Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo]( "Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo")
Special Education School
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Anova Center For Education Sonoma County
Special Education School
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Grades: 1-12
| 121 students
17000 Arnold Dr
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-2560
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-2560
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Grades: NS-8
| 25 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Grades: PK-K
| 103 students
Crescent Montessori School
Montessori School
276 E. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2456
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2456
Grades: NS-7
| 56 students
Cross & Crown Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
5475 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 795-7863
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 795-7863
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Cypress Primary School
Special Education School
3880 Cypress Dr Ste A
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 720-9328
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 720-9328
Grades: Inquire with school
| 76 students
Cypress School
Special Education School
3835-ste 103 & 3880- ste A Cypress Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 766-9990
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 766-9990
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Greenacre Homes and School![Greenacre Homes and School Photo]( "Greenacre Homes and School Photo")
All-boys | Special Education School
438 Eddie Lane
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-1366
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-1366
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Healdsburg Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
500 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1727
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1727
Grades: NS-PK
| 43 students
33 H Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-4847
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-4847
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Journey Academy
Special Education School
1800 GRAVENSTEIN HWY
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 634-9942
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 634-9942
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
3273 Airway Dr Ste A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-1234
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-1234
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
Montessori School Of Sonoma
Montessori School
19675 8th St E
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2422
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2422
Grades: NS-PK
| 59 students
Muir Wood Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
1733 Skillman Ln
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
New Directions School
Alternative School
3650 Standish Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 585-6108
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 585-6108
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
New Hope Baptist Church
(Baptist)
3200 Dutton Avenue #226
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 573-7386
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 573-7386
Grades: 2-9
| 8 students
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Sonoma County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4004 Bones Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-6603
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-6603
Grades: Inquire with school
| 30 students
Redwood Montessori School (Closed 2014)
Montessori School
11201 Main St
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 665-9830
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 665-9830
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
St. Michael's Orthodox School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Grades: 1-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Sonoma County, CA include Redwood Adventist Academy, St. John The Baptist Catholic School and Sonoma Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sonoma County, CA?
60 private schools are located in Sonoma County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Sonoma County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $13,336, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,026.
How diverse are private schools in Sonoma County, CA?
Sonoma County, CA private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sonoma County, CA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sonoma County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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