For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,581 students in 95403, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,647 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 95403, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95403, CA are Mark West Charter, Mark West Elementary School and Piner-olivet Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95403 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95403, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95403, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mark West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2990
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2990
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
San Miguel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5350 Faught Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Jack London Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3030
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3030
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Morrice Schaefer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1370 San Miguel Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3015
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3015
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Piner High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3840
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Pivot Charter School - North Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2999 Cleveland Ave., Suites A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Sonoma County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2567 Marlow Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3910
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3910
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Steele Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3945
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3945
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Hilliard Comstock Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 West Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3885
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3885
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Sonoma County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Pleasant Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 837-7727
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 837-7727
Gr: K-2 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Sonoma County Rop
Vocational School
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2720
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2720
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95403, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95403, CA include Mark West Charter, Mark West Elementary School and Piner-olivet Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95403?
16 public schools are located in 95403.
What percentage of students in 95403 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 95403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95403?
95403 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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