For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 226 students in Sonoma, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Sonoma, CA is Sonoma Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Sonoma, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Sonoma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 7-12
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 6-10 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonoma?
1 public charter schools are located in Sonoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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