For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 226 students in Sonoma, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Sonoma, CA is Sonoma Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sonoma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17202 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4232
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Sonoma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17878 Railrd. Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 7-12
Gateway Middel School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6003
Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Gateway Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17866 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4264
Gr: 6-10 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Sonoma?
1 public charter schools are located in Sonoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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