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Sonoma Earth School

7581 Giusti Rd Forestville, CA 95436

Tel: (707) 332-4408

www.earthschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-7
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Sonoma Earth School in Forestville, CA, serves 23 students in grades 1 through 7 within a nonsectarian, rural private school setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Sonoma Earth School operates as an alternative school offering a co–educational program.
Located in a rural community, this California K–7 private school provides an option outside of the nearby suburban and urban private schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-7
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sonoma Earth School
1	5
2	7
3	2
4	2
5	3
6	2
7	2

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Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Sonoma Earth School?

The application deadline for Sonoma Earth School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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