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Best Petaluma Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 6,068 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petaluma, CA are Meadow Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Petaluma, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: 1-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4340
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Mcnear Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2856 Adobe Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Gr: K-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2657 Chileno Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6051
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Two Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5001 Spring Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6617
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
730 North Webster St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
La Tercera Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Albin Way
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4303
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
421 South Mcdowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4745
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Saint Francis Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4304
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Primary
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-1 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Union
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petaluma, CA include Meadow Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petaluma?
27 public elementary schools are located in Petaluma.
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma?
Petaluma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?

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