For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 2,973 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Petaluma, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and River Montessori Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Petaluma, CA (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.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: 1-6
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-6414
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2856 Adobe Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4301
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Saint Francis Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4304
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4304
Grades: K-6
| 299 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
Petaluma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Grades: K-8
| 83 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 charter schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Petaluma, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Liberty Elementary School and River Montessori Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Petaluma?
12 public charter schools are located in Petaluma.
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma?
Petaluma public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Petaluma include: Cinnabar Charter vs. Dunham Charter, Dunham Charter vs. Cinnabar Charter
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