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Best Sonoma County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public middle schools serving 19,337 students in Sonoma County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sonoma County, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Twin Hills Charter Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sonoma County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sonoma County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Twin Hills Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1685 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 524-2848
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Gr: 2-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1111 Gravenstein Hwy. N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9700
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sunridge Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7285 Hayden Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2844
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Monte Rio Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 865-2266
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Kashia Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31510 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18620 Fort Ross Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 632-5221
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Ross Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30600 Seaview Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
(707) 847-3390
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5299 Hall Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-0171
Gr: 1-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Kenilworth Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Riesling Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710
Gr: 7-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Rincon Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3870
Gr: 7-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Petaluma Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Gr: 7-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Horicon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35555 Annapolis Rd.
Annapolis, CA 95412
(707) 886-5322
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
West Sonoma County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Brook Haven Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7905 Valentine Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-4590
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Santa Rosa Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
756 Humboldt St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5154 Snyder Ln.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Woodland Star Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11700 Dunbar Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
(707) 996-3849
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Healdsburg Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Grant St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Roseland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1691 Burbank Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Gr: K-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Forestville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6321 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2279
Gr: 2-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pathways Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Professional Center Dr. St
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 585-6510
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sonoma County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sonoma County, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Twin Hills Charter Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sonoma County?
61 public middle schools are located in Sonoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?

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