Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95405

This analysis covers nine public schools serving grades K-12 in Santa Rosa's 95405 zip code, revealing significant variation in performance and resources across four different school districts.

For parents, the standout school for academic excellence is Santa Rosa French-American Charter (SRFACS), a K-8 charter with the highest test scores in the area. In contrast, Herbert Slater Middle faces considerable academic challenges, ranking in the state's bottom 16th percentile. The sole high school, Montgomery High, maintains a strong 90.4% graduation rate. Schools in the Bennett Valley Union Elementary district, like Yulupa Elementary, consistently outperform others, with Yulupa achieving strong results with the lowest per-student spending.

Key findings show that higher chronic absenteeism correlates with lower performance, as seen at Herbert Slater and Rincon Valley Partnership. Mathematics is a particular area of concern, with most schools falling below state averages. The analysis also reveals a spending-efficiency paradox, where Yulupa's lower spending yields strong results, while Rincon Valley Partnership spends over $61,000 per student without reported test scores. Overall, while some schools excel, the data indicates systemic challenges in middle school math and a wide gap in academic outcomes across the zip code.