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Best Sonoma Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 613 students in Sonoma, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,261 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Sonoma, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sonoma, CA include Archbishop Hanna High School and St. Francis Solano School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private schools in Sonoma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Sonoma Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Hanna High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
17000 Arnold Dr
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 933-2560
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students
St. Francis Solano School
(Catholic)
(1)
342 W Napa St
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-4994
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Crescent Montessori School
Montessori School
276 E. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2456
Gr: NS-7 | 56 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Sonoma
Montessori School
19675 8th St E
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2422
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
New Song School
Alternative School
121 Lichtenberg Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 481-3709
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Old Adobe School
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Daycare / Preschool
252 W Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 408-2383
Gr: PK | 45 students Tuition listed
The Presentation School
(1)
20872 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-0122
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Soloquest School And Learning Center
Alternative School
414 W Napa St Ste D
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 939-1133
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students

Overview

This Town (Sonoma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
613 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,106
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
56%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,500 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
183 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Sonoma, CA include Archbishop Hanna High School and St. Francis Solano School.
How many private schools are located in Sonoma?
8 private schools are located in Sonoma.
How diverse are private schools in Sonoma?
Sonoma private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sonoma go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Sonoma are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sonoma?
25% of private schools in Sonoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Sonoma are often viewed compared to one another?

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