For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,101 students in Saint Helena, CA (there are , serving 342 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Saint Helena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA are Saint Helena High School, Saint Helena Elementary School and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Helena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Helena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Saint Helena Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2712
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2712
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1316 Hillview Pl.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2725
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2725
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Helena Opportunities Program
Special Education School
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2772
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2772
Grades: K-2
| 177 students
Saint Helena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Madrone High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
465 Main St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA include Saint Helena High School, Saint Helena Elementary School and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Saint Helena?
5 public schools are located in Saint Helena.
What percentage of students in Saint Helena go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Saint Helena are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helena?
Saint Helena public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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