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Sonoma Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 613 students in Sonoma, CA, 16% of all K-12 students in Sonoma, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Sonoma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 613
  • Average Tuition: $13,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Sonoma, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 613
  • Average Tuition: $13,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Sonoma, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Sonoma Private Schools (2026-27)

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

8
Private Schools
613
Students
$13,106
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sonoma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
613 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
24%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
56%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
183 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,106
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,629
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
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 St. Francis Solano School and Archbishop Hanna High 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 52%.
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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