For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 987 students in Petaluma, CA (there are 37 public schools, serving 10,676 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Petaluma, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent De Paul Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
36% of private schools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked Petaluma Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Grades: NS-8
| 25 students
Cypress Primary School
Special Education School
3880 Cypress Dr Ste A
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 720-9328
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 720-9328
Grades: Inquire with school
| 76 students
Cypress School
Special Education School
3835-ste 103 & 3880- ste A Cypress Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 766-9990
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 766-9990
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
Muir Wood Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
1733 Skillman Ln
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
Petaluma KinderCare![Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1485 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Grades: NS-PK
| students
St. Vincent De Paul High School![St. Vincent De Paul High School Photo]( "St. Vincent De Paul High School Photo")
(Catholic)
849 Keokuk St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
The Spring Hill School
Montessori School
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Willow Tree School
Montessori School
137 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-2546
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-2546
Grades: NS-K
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent De Paul Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Petaluma, CA?
11 private schools are located in Petaluma, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Petaluma, CA?
Petaluma, CA private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Petaluma, CA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Petaluma, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Petaluma, CA?
36% of private schools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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