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Sonoma Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 456 students in Sonoma, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private elementary schools in Sonoma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 456
  • Average Tuition: $13,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • View Sonoma, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 456
  • Average Tuition: $13,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • View Sonoma, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Sonoma Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-37.5% (-3 schools) 10-yr
456
Students
-33.9% (-234 students) 10-yr
$13,106
Avg. Tuition
+91.5% (+$6,263) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
+13.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sonoma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,549 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearSonoma, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20166
20158
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# Students
456 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202591204199
202491199192
202390206193
2022108213205
202192209201
202091202188
2019109201193
2018109194190
2017116201199
2016101193196
201586180183
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% Students of Color
17%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%50%33%
202417%49%32%
202316%49%32%
202222%47%32%
202122%47%31%
202021%46%31%
201920%48%31%
201820%46%30%
201717%49%31%
201617%49%31%
201515%49%31%
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0.46
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.460.740.64
20240.460.740.64
20230.430.740.63
20220.490.720.62
20210.480.730.62
20200.480.730.62
20190.420.720.61
20180.420.720.60
20170.400.710.59
20160.410.710.59
20150.350.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%12%5%
20243%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20221%10%5%
20211%10%5%
20201%10%5%
20193%11%4%
20183%11%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
42 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%17%9%
20249%17%9%
202311%17%9%
202214%17%8%
202114%17%9%
202014%17%9%
201911%17%8%
201811%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20169%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20202%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
325 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
71%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202571%40%55%
202471%40%55%
202374%40%55%
202269%43%57%
202170%43%57%
202070%43%58%
201975%44%59%
201875%45%59%
201777%46%61%
201676%46%61%
201580%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,903 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
71 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516%24%22%
202416%24%22%
202313%24%22%
202213%23%22%
202113%23%20%
202013%23%19%
20199%21%20%
20189%20%20%
201710%20%19%
201611%20%18%
20158%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20217:112:111:1
20207:112:111:1
20199:112:111:1
20189:112:111:1
201710:112:111:1
201610:112:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202563%59%54%
202463%58%54%
202363%58%53%
202263%59%53%
202163%58%53%
202063%57%53%
201963%57%52%
201863%57%52%
201763%57%51%
201663%56%51%
201563%56%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181716
2024181715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191715
2018191715
2017191715
2016191715
2015191715
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202571312
202471211
202371210
202271210
202181210
202081210
201981210
201881110
201781110
20168109
2015899
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,106
$17,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$13,106$17,472$14,043
2024$13,106$16,481$12,357
2023$11,167$15,797$11,693
2022$11,167$15,172$11,199
2021$11,167$14,410$10,824
2020$8,275$13,806$10,496
2019$8,275$13,359$10,300
2018$8,275$12,957$10,056
2017$6,843$12,372$9,712
2016$6,843$11,774$9,307
2015$6,843$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
19%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519%28%34%
202419%28%33%
202317%27%33%
202217%27%32%
202117%27%32%
202017%27%31%
201917%26%30%
201817%26%29%
201717%26%29%
201617%24%28%
201517%24%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,437

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$500$8,316$6,227
2024$500$8,163$6,113
2023$500$7,722$5,785
2022$500$7,550$5,514
2021$500$6,152$5,269
2020$500$5,983$5,141
2019$500$5,550$5,007
2018$500$5,239$4,752
2017$500$4,890$4,582
2016$500$4,403$4,396
2015$500$4,262$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSonoma, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598%81%81%
202498%84%85%
202398%84%85%
202298%84%85%
202198%85%86%
202098%85%86%
201998%84%85%
201898%85%85%
201798%86%86%
201698%85%85%
201598%86%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sonoma, CA is St. Francis Solano School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sonoma?
5 private elementary schools are located in Sonoma.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sonoma?
Sonoma private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sonoma?
20% of private elementary schools in Sonoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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