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Petaluma Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 219 students in Petaluma, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private high schools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Petaluma Private High Schools (2026-27)

St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo
St. Vincent de Paul College Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
849 Keokuk St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
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Map of Cypress School
Cypress School
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Special Education School
3835-ste 103 & 3880- ste A Cypress Dr
Petaluma, CA 94954
(415) 867-2881
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Map of Muir Wood Learning Center
Muir Wood Learning Center
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1733 Skillman Ln
Petaluma, CA 94952
(877) 759-0787
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Petaluma, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
219
Students
-42.1% (-159 students) 10-yr
$17,151
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
+111.8% (+19.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petaluma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
219 Students
272,494 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202573254253
202473249245
2023110261247
2022114270257
2021114265249
202092250235
2019163246242
2018163234238
2017139242246
2016139230241
2015189205220
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% Students of Color
36%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202536%49%32%
202436%48%31%
202336%47%31%
202232%43%30%
202132%43%30%
202030%42%29%
201930%44%29%
201830%42%28%
201719%48%30%
201619%48%30%
201517%48%30%
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0.58
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.580.730.61
20240.580.730.60
20230.550.720.60
20220.490.690.58
20210.490.690.57
20200.480.690.57
20190.540.690.56
20180.540.690.55
20170.330.680.54
20160.330.690.54
20150.310.690.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20232%1%1%
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# Asian Students
10 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
4%
13%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%13%5%
20244%14%6%
20239%13%6%
202211%11%5%
202111%11%5%
202010%11%5%
20197%11%5%
20187%11%5%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202319%16%8%
202219%16%8%
202119%16%8%
202019%16%8%
201918%16%8%
201818%16%8%
201711%17%7%
201611%18%8%
201511%18%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%6%8%
202410%6%8%
20236%6%8%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
20171%6%8%
20161%6%8%
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# White Students
138 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
61%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202561%44%59%
202461%44%60%
202364%46%60%
202268%50%62%
202168%50%63%
202069%51%64%
201965%50%64%
201865%51%65%
201781%51%66%
201681%50%66%
201583%50%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 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
48,638 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%19%17%
20244%18%15%
20198%15%14%
20188%14%13%
20175%15%14%
20165%15%13%
20154%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
26,904 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258:110:110:1
20248:110:110:1
202310:110:110:1
20229:110:110:1
20219:110:110:1
20208:111:110:1
20199:110:110:1
20189:111:110:1
201711:111:110:1
201611:111:110:1
201511:111:110:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161514
2024161414
2023161414
2022161414
2021161414
2020161414
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025111513
2024111412
2023111412
2022111412
2021111412
2020111312
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Average SAT score
1188
(Out of 1600)
1266

SAT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025118812631233
2024118812501231
2023118812471229
2022118812481230
2021118812471230
2020118812441227
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025262726
2024262726
2023262726
2022262726
2021262726
2020262726
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,151
$23,557

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearPetaluma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$17,151$23,319$17,997
2024$17,151$23,084$17,011
2023$17,151$21,930$16,191
2022$17,151$21,484$15,821
2021$17,151$20,840$15,331
2020$17,151$19,942$15,046
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Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$22.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
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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