Muir Wood Learning Center is an all–boys nonsectarian alternative school located in suburban Petaluma, California, serving grades 10 through 12.
Founded in 2013, the school has an enrollment of 8 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
The student body includes 12.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within a small school population.
The school employs 1 teacher and operates within a small suburban community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Year Founded
2013
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Muir Wood Learning Center?
The application deadline for Muir Wood Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Muir Wood Learning Center is St. Vincent de Paul College Prep (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Petaluma KinderCare (1.9 miles away)
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St. Vincent de Paul College Prep![St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo]( "St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Photo")
(Catholic)
849 Keokuk St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1032
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Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Petaluma KinderCare![Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1485 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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