St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo

Best Petaluma Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 219 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private high schools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Petaluma Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Cypress School
Special Education School
3835-ste 103 & 3880- ste A Cypress Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 867-2881
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Muir Wood Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
1733 Skillman Ln
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
219 Students
275,982 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
26,829 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1188
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,151
$23,483
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
34,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
13%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
43,263 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
22 Students
15,770 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
138 Students
115,649 Students
% White Students
61%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,942 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
9 Students
48,738 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent de Paul College Prep.
How many private high schools are located in Petaluma?
3 private high schools are located in Petaluma.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Petaluma?
33% of private high schools in Petaluma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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