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Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Roots & Shoots parent-child classes for infants and toddlers (from pregnancy to 1y11m) provide a peaceful and nurturing experience for both the parent and the child, and offer support and guidance for families week-after-week as they begin to establish routines that encourage the healthy development of the growing child.
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm

Best Santa Rosa Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 3,577 students in Santa Rosa, CA (there are 66 public schools, serving 29,499 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, Sonoma Academy, and Ursuline High School.
The average tuition cost is $16,500, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,996.
39% of private schools in Santa Rosa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Rosa Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Our High School is amazing!
(Christian)
(15)
4585 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo
Special Education School
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Cardinal Newman High School
Cardinal Newman High School Photo
(Catholic)
4320 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Quest Forward Middle & High School
Quest Forward Middle & High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
1500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redwood Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
385 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1697
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Eugene's Cathedral School
St. Eugene's Cathedral School Photo - The St. Eugene's experience is so much more than academics! In addition to learning, the opportunities to be involved in activities including sports, abound. But there is also French, Chess Club, volunteer activities, student government... the list just goes on. There is something for everyone!
(Catholic)
300 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-7252
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
St. Rose Elementary School
(Catholic)
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Santa Rosa Montessori
Santa Rosa Montessori Photo - Sounding it out and building words! This 3.5-year-old is making words with material designed to support early writing skills. Montessori makes early literacy fun and hands-on.
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 495-7685
Gr: NS-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sonoma Academy
Sonoma Academy Photo
2500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonoma Country Day School
Sonoma Country Day School Photo - Middle School Playground
4400 Day School Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ursuline High School
All-girls (Catholic)
90 Ursuline Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
301 Fulton Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 536-1415
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Lattice Educational Services
Special Education School
(1)
3273 Airway Dr Ste A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-1234
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
New Directions School
Alternative School
3650 Standish Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 585-6108
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
New Hope Baptist Church
(Baptist)
3200 Dutton Avenue #226
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 573-7386
Gr: 2-9 | 8 students
New Horizon School And Learning Center
Special Education School
(2)
827 3rd St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 579-3723
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
North Valley School
Special Education School
3164 Condo Ct
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 523-2334
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
Paideia Educational Heritage
Paideia Educational Heritage Photo - Year-round accredited curriculum at your own pace and schedule
Alternative School
(2)
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Rhio's Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
Montessori School
2427 Professional Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-0889
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Rincon School
Special Education School
429 Speers Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2792
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
St. Luke Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
905 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-6772
Gr: NS | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Sierra School Of Sonoma County
Special Education School
4580 Bennett View Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 861-4900
Gr: 4-11 | 17 students
Stony Point Christian Academy
(Church of God)
4090 Stony Point Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 584-8821
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Woodside West School
Daycare / Preschool
2577 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 628-6666
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anova Center For Education Sonoma County (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students
St. Michael's Orthodox School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stuart Preparatory School (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
431 Humboldt St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-0721
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, Sonoma Academy, and Ursuline High School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Rosa?
28 private schools are located in Santa Rosa.
How much do private schools cost in Santa Rosa?
The average tuition cost is $16,500, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,996.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa?
39% of private schools in Santa Rosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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