St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo - First and Eighth grade Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony

Best 94952 California Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 741 students in 94952, CA (there are 25 public schools, serving 5,020 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 94952, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 94952, CA include St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in 94952, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked 94952 California Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo - Proud to walk in the Petaluma Veterans Day Parade
(Catholic)
(9)
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Vincent de Paul College Prep
St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo
(Catholic)
849 Keokuk St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Muir Wood Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
1733 Skillman Ln
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Willow Tree School
Montessori School
137 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-2546
Gr: NS-K | 22 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 94952, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 94952, CA include St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
How many private schools are located in 94952?
6 private schools are located in 94952.
How diverse are private schools in 94952?
94952 private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 94952 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 94952 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94952?
50% of private schools in 94952 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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