For the 2025-26 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 Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Petaluma Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
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]( "St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo")
(Catholic)
849 Keokuk St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
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
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
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
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 867-2881
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
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
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
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
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
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 Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Petaluma, CA include St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
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?
Which private schools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Petaluma include: Harvest Christian School vs. St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School, Petaluma KinderCare vs. The Spring Hill School, Willow Tree School vs. The Spring Hill School
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