Kenilworth Junior High vs Sonoma Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenilworth Junior High
Petaluma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
812 students
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
| Measure | Kenilworth Junior High Petaluma, California | Sonoma Mountain Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,334 | #887 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6415 of 15,369 | #12164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 812 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 55.7).
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 45.2%).
- •Kenilworth Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.8).
- •Kenilworth Junior High is the larger school with 812 students compared with 422.
- •Kenilworth Junior High is a public school while Sonoma Mountain Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenilworth Junior High better than Sonoma Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Mountain Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kenilworth Junior High and Sonoma Mountain Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenilworth Junior High: 812. Sonoma Mountain Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenilworth Junior High and Sonoma Mountain Elementary rank in California?
Kenilworth Junior High is 349th of 1,334 and Sonoma Mountain Elementary is 887th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).