For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,628 students in 94952, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Valley Oaks High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94952 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94952, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94952, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Petaluma Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 7-8
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
94952, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 6
| n/a students
5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
How many public middle schools are located in 94952?
8 public middle schools are located in 94952.
What is the racial composition of students in 94952?
94952 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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