Top Rankings
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 808 students in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
808 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #151 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
59%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,097 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,109
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,097
$18,396
Best Gravenstein Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravenstein Community Day
Alternative School
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Gr: 1 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District is ranked #151 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
59% of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gravenstein Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,097 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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