Best high schools in Santa Rosa (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Santa Rosa, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 167Maria Carrillo HighSanta Rosa · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,584 students
- 242Santa Rosa HighSanta Rosa · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,553 students
- 341Montgomery HighSanta Rosa · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,253 students
- 418Piner HighSanta Rosa · Public High8% Math proficiency · 1,434 students
- 516Elsie Allen HighSanta Rosa · Public High6% Math proficiency · 1,029 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.3 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,584 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa High Santa Rosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,553 |
| 3 | Montgomery High Santa Rosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,253 |
| 4 | Piner High Santa Rosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 1,434 |
| 5 | Elsie Allen High Santa Rosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 1,029 |
Maria Carrillo High in Santa Rosa leads the 2025 list of high schools in Santa Rosa with a Success Index (US) of 67.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California high schools rankings, every school on the Santa Rosa page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Santa Rosa?
Maria Carrillo High in Santa Rosa, California ranks first among high schools in Santa Rosa with a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,584).
How are high schools in Santa Rosa 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.