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 Preschool-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.

Best Santa Rosa Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 1,815 students in Santa Rosa, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, St. Eugene's Cathedral School, and Quest Forward Middle & High School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
40% of private elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Santa Rosa Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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
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 Sports: 1 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
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 Preschool-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Waldorf School
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students
301 Fulton Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 536-1415
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
431 Humboldt St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-0721
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Santa Rosa)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,815 Students
504,341 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
204 Teachers
44,246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1268

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,534
$17,472
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,333
$8,316
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
57,675 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
81,158 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
17%
# Black Students
38 Students
23,629 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,467 Students
193,816 Students
% White Students
70%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,916 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
334 Students
123,052 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, St. Eugene's Cathedral School, and Quest Forward Middle & High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Santa Rosa?
15 private elementary schools are located in Santa Rosa.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa?
40% of private elementary schools in Santa Rosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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