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Sonoma Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,091 students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sonoma Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,091 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1230 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1278 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,417 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,528 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,417
$19,974
Spending / Student
$34,528
$18,396
Best Sonoma Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 East Macarthur St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6030
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Valley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20000 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #33.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Flowery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6060
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Sassarini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 Fifth St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6040
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
El Verano Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18606 Riverside Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6050
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #88.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,091 students.
What is the rank of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District is ranked #1230 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
68% of Sonoma Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonoma Valley Unified School District?
Sonoma Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonoma Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,528 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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