For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,142 students in Sonoma, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sonoma, CA are Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Flowery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Sonoma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Prestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 East Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Flowery Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
El Verano Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Sassarini Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter, Prestwood Elementary School and Flowery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sonoma?
7 public elementary schools are located in Sonoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Sonoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sonoma include: Altimira Middle School vs. Adele Harrison Middle School, Adele Harrison Middle School vs. Altimira Middle School, El Verano Elementary School vs. Flowery Elementary School
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