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Best Petaluma Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,070 students in Petaluma, CA (there are 37 public schools, serving 10,542 public students). 9% 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 schools in Petaluma, CA include St. Vincent de Paul College Prep and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
36% of private schools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Petaluma Private Schools (2026)

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
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Gr: NS-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cypress Primary School
Special Education School
3880 Cypress Dr Ste A
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 720-9328
Gr: Inquire with school | 76 students
Cypress School
Special Education School
3835-ste 103 & 3880- ste A Cypress Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 867-2881
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 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
Petaluma KinderCare
Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1485 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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

Overview

This Town (Petaluma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,070 Students
665,424 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
55,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1188
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,387
$18,076
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$34.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
104,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
35 Students
30,471 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
480 Students
236,506 Students
% White Students
45%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
349 Students
190,069 Students
% of Others Students
32%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Petaluma, CA include St. Vincent de Paul College Prep and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Petaluma?
11 private schools are located in Petaluma.
How diverse are private schools in Petaluma?
Petaluma private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Petaluma go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Petaluma are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Petaluma?
36% of private schools in Petaluma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?

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