Sonoma Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 288 students
Yearly Tuition: $33,500
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sonoma Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sonoma Country Day School
Pre-K	16
Kind	22
1	22
2	26
3	26
4	32
5	30
6	36
7	38
8	40

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

288 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki, navy, and white school uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,500

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Tuition Notes

30% of students are receiving financial aid.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kelly Schmidt

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Entrepreneurship ClubLego Robotics

Math CountsReader's Theater

Study HallYearbook Committee

Arts and Music Programs:

Fall Drama ProductionGlass Fusion

Private Music Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

DanceGirls on the Run

School Notes

Sonoma Country Day School is an independent coed prep school for transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.
Sonoma Country Day School is committed to providing students with the techniques to advance their skills, values to enhance their relationships, and ideals to open their potential for leadership.
School activities, programs, and plans are meant to ensure student acquisition of high academic skills; develop attitudes that promote learning and success in secondary school and college; and maintain an exemplary community of educators, parents, trustees and school friends who model participation and leadership in the school and in the larger community.

Sonoma Country Day School is an independent coed prep school for transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.
Sonoma Country Day School is committed to providing students with the techniques to advance their skills, values to enhance their relationships, and ideals to open their potential for leadership.
School activities, programs, and plans are meant to ensure student acquisition of high academic skills; develop attitudes that promote learning and success in secondary school and college; and maintain an exemplary community of educators, parents, trustees and school friends who model participation and leadership in the school and in the larger community.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Max Thieriot '02 - Actor, Writer, Producer Fire Country SEAL Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sonoma Country Day School cost?

Sonoma Country Day School's tuition is approximately $33,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sonoma Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Sonoma Country Day School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Sonoma Country Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Sonoma Country Day School?

Sonoma Country Day School famous alumni include: Max Thieriot '02.

What sports does Sonoma Country Day School offer?

Sonoma Country Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football and Volleyball.

What is Sonoma Country Day School's ranking?

Sonoma Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sonoma Country Day School?

The application deadline for Sonoma Country Day School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Santa Rosa, CA is $13,409 for elementary schools and $22,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).