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Elementary Schools in Sonoma, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 32.8/100

Sonoma, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.8/100 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sonoma Valley High at 57/100, where 11.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sonoma schools average 7.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
20.2 – 57.1
Avg Exceeded %
7.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Sonoma schools compare

Sonoma's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.8 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.2 to 57.1, a 36.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sonoma Valley High with a Scope Score of 57 and 11.6% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Sonoma schools average 25.2% meeting standard but only 7.2% exceeding it. Most students clear the bar but few are pushed past it — a pattern worth investigating school by school.

Chronic absenteeism in Sonoma averages 23.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Sonoma ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sonoma Valley High
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Solid
57/100
2Prestwood Elementary
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
34/100
3Flowery Elementary
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
32/100
4Sassarini Elementary
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
31/100
5El Verano Elementary
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
29/100
6Altimira Middle
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
27/100
7Creekside High
Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Sonoma

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Francis Solano School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 182 students
12:1Private
The Presentation School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 178 students
9:1Private
Archbishop Hanna High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 39 students
3:1Private
New Song School
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 27 students
2:1Private
Soloquest School and Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 12 students
15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sonoma

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Sonoma good?
Sonoma's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.8/100, which is 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Sonoma?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sonoma is Sonoma Valley High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 11.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Sonoma schools compare to the state average?
Sonoma elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.2 to 57.1, a 36.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Sonoma?
Sonoma has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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