For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,504 students in 95403, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95403, CA are Mark West Charter, Piner-olivet Charter and Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95403 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95403, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95403, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Piner-olivet Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3310
Gr: 7-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Pivot Charter School - North Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2999 Cleveland Ave., Suites A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Sonoma County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Hilliard Comstock Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 West Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3885
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3885
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Sonoma County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
95403, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Steele Lane Elementary Annex (Spec Ed) (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
249 Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3260
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3260
Gr: K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pmb A2 1415 Fulton Road 205
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 591-9262
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 591-9262
Gr: K-7 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95403, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95403, CA include Mark West Charter, Piner-olivet Charter and Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in 95403?
7 public middle schools are located in 95403.
What is the racial composition of students in 95403?
95403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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