Best traditional public schools in Petaluma (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 14 schools in Petaluma, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 181Wilson ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 278Meadow ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 374Grant ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 386 students
- 469Corona Creek ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 566McKinley ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 658Petaluma HighPetaluma · Public High43% Math proficiency · 1,193 students
- 757Casa Grande HighPetaluma · Public High43% Math proficiency · 1,653 students
- 856Kenilworth Junior HighPetaluma · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 812 students
- 955McNear ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1051Petaluma Junior HighPetaluma · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1149Two Rock ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 135 students
- 1245La Tercera ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 1334Valley Vista ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 155 students
- 1416McDowell ElementaryPetaluma · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 329 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 2 | Meadow Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 77.7 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 3 | Grant Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 4 | Corona Creek Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 5 | McKinley Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 6 | Petaluma High Petaluma · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,193 |
| 7 | Casa Grande High Petaluma · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,653 |
| 8 | Kenilworth Junior High Petaluma · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 812 |
| 9 | McNear Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 10 | Petaluma Junior High Petaluma · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 11 | Two Rock Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 135 |
| 12 | La Tercera Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 13 | Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 34.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 155 |
| 14 | McDowell Elementary Petaluma · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 329 |
Wilson Elementary in Petaluma leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Petaluma with a Success Index (US) of 80.6. Of the 14 schools shown, 14 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Petaluma page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Petaluma?
Wilson Elementary in Petaluma, California ranks first among traditional public schools in Petaluma with a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 235).
How are traditional public schools in Petaluma ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.