For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 915 students in Sonoma, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sonoma, CA are Sonoma Charter, Adele Harrison Middle School and Altimira Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonoma, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sonoma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Adele Harrison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Altimira Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17805 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 middle schools in Sonoma, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sonoma, CA include Sonoma Charter, Adele Harrison Middle School and Altimira Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sonoma?
3 public middle schools are located in Sonoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonoma?
Sonoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sonoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sonoma include: Altimira Middle School vs. Adele Harrison Middle School, Adele Harrison Middle School vs. Altimira Middle School
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