Sonoma Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 335 students
Yearly Tuition: $56,580
Acceptance rate: 92%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 1 / Jan. 10
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sonoma Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sonoma Academy
9	80
10	90
11	86
12	79

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Year Founded

2001

Colors

Green, Gold

Campus Size

34 acres

Student Body

Total Students

335 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Advanced Courses

AP ChemistryAdvanced Studies in Art History

AP Physics 1Art History (Advanced Studies)

Comparative Religions (Advanced Studies)Constitutional Law (Advanced Studies)

Multivariable Calculus

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 1 / Jan. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$56,580

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Tuition Notes

Tuition fees includes daily lunch program, textbooks and materials, intersession, dances and social activities, yearbook, cap and gown, and more! We have a financial aid program that is designed to help families with the cost of tuition and is based on demonstrated financial need. We award nearly $3.5 million in financial aid each year. Awards may range from 5-95% of tuition.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$27,000

Acceptance Rate

92%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kim Eber

Admissions Associate

Luc Martin

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Admission All-StarsAffinity Groups

Book ClubChess Club

Debate TeamFRC Robotics Team

Marketing & Communications InternshipQSA-Queer Straight Alliance

Speech TeamStudent Leadership Council

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber EnsembleChamber Singers

Jazz EnsembleRock Band

Strings EnsembleTheater Production

Tri-M Music Honors Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Fitness

School Notes

We are grounded in a rigorous college preparatory framework, but we go much further.
We are multidisciplinary and cutting-edge, giving students the ability to ask the hard questions, and the tools to answer them.
We are technologically sophisticated, but we recognize the limitations of technology, so we teach critical thinking above all else-because this is the foundation of true learning.
We are deeply humanistic, treating every student with profound respect and care.
And we are a joyful, inclusive, vibrant community-where students actually love to come to school every day.

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Coyote

The school has a suite of studios including: Robotics/Electronics/Engineering, Metal & Wood Fabrication, Digital Media, and Broadcast & Sound. There is also a teaching kitchen that enables students to take courses or do projects related to food science, nutrition, and cooking & baking.
Daily lunch provided in the Commons dining area.
One free international travel trip for each student during their tenure at the school Past trips have included Bali, France, Thailand, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Japan, Russia, Spain, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Belgium, Mexico, and Holland.
Sports include soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross-country, track & field, tennis (singles & doubles), volleyball, golf, and baseball.
Students have the option to pursue a concentration (like a college minor) in either STEM, environmental stewardship, or global citizenship.
There is an Accelerated Sports Program, designed for highly motivated and talented student-athletes who have aspirations to compete at least at the collegiate level.
Extensive college counseling begins junior year.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alec B. Airhart - Notable artist -
- Zoe L. Nova - Innovative entrepreneur -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sonoma Academy cost?

Sonoma Academy's tuition is approximately $56,580 for private students.

What schools are Sonoma Academy often compared to?

Sonoma Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Newman High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Sonoma Academy?

The acceptance rate of Sonoma Academy is 92%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

Who are famous alumni from Sonoma Academy?

Sonoma Academy famous alumni include: Alec B. Airhart - Notable artist and Zoe L. Nova - Innovative entrepreneur.

What sports does Sonoma Academy offer?

Sonoma Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Sonoma Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Sonoma Academy's ranking?

Sonoma Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Sonoma Academy?

The application deadline for Sonoma Academy is Nov. 1 / Jan. 10.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Rosa, CA is $13,409 for elementary schools and $22,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).