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Sonoma Mountain Elementary School

1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonoma Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026

School Rankings

Sonoma Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoma Mountain Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1351 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
61%
34%
66%
47%
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sonoma Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoma Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sonoma Mountain Elementary School?
451 students attend Sonoma Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sonoma Mountain Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoma Mountain Elementary School?
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonoma Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sonoma Mountain Elementary School part of?
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School is part of Old Adobe Union School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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