Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 95476

This analysis examines five elementary schools serving grades K-5 (and K-8 for one charter) in Sonoma, California's 95476 zip code, revealing significant variation in performance and resources among the four traditional public schools in the Sonoma Valley Unified district and one charter school.

Prestwood Elementary stands out as the highest-performing traditional public school, with the strongest test scores in English, math, and science, the lowest student-teacher ratio, and a lower rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Sonoma Charter, part of the Sonoma Charter District, shows notable strengths in middle-grade English and math, though it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Flowery Elementary and El Verano Elementary have the lowest academic rankings and proficiency rates in the group.

Overall, the Sonoma Valley Unified district schools lag behind state averages, especially in math and science. A notable finding is that higher per-student spending, as seen at Sassarini Elementary, does not guarantee higher academic performance, suggesting other factors are at play. Parents should note that while the charter school offers a different model, the traditional public schools provide distinct environments, with Prestwood currently demonstrating the strongest academic outcomes.