Best Schools in Napa, California
47 schools · 26 Elementary · 3 Middle · 14 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Napa?
Use this page to compare every school in Napa by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Elementary · Napa Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Willow Elementary
Elementary · Napa Valley Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The Oxbow School
High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Napa for 2026 are Pueblo Vista Elementary (8.1/10), Willow Elementary (7.4/10), and The Oxbow School (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 32 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
47
24 public · 23 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$866,350
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
47
24 public · 23 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$866,350
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Napa schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Napa schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Napa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (32 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo Vista Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Willow Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | The Oxbow School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Napa Christian Campus of Education | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Blue Oak School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Northwood Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bel Aire Park Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Vichy Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Browns Valley Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Vintage High | 6.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $105,002
- Median home value
- $866,350
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Napa compares
California rank
#502 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$105k
105% of California median
Schools in this city
32
About Schools in Napa, California
Napa, California offers parents 23 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school, with an average score of 5.1 out of 10. That puts most schools in the middle of the performance spectrum, with meaningful variation between the top and bottom of the local field. Only 2 schools — just 9% of the ranked total — clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, so identifying the right campus matters here more than in cities with broader high-performance clusters.
Willow Elementary leads the city with a score of 7.5, the highest in Napa. Close behind is Napa Valley Language Academy at 7.3, a dual-language elementary option that stands out for families prioritizing language immersion alongside strong academics. These two schools sit well above the city average and represent Napa's clearest high-performers at the elementary level. Vintage High comes in at 6.9 — the top-ranked secondary school in the city — followed by Northwood Elementary (6.6) and Snow Elementary (6.4), rounding out the five strongest schools in the district.
The picture at the high school level deserves attention. With Vintage High as the leading secondary option at 6.9, families with older students have fewer top-tier choices than those with younger children. Elementary-age parents have more to work with: four of the top five schools in the city are elementary campuses, and the gap between the city's best and its average is most pronounced at that grade band.
Practically speaking, parents should treat the 5.1 city average as a baseline, not a ceiling. Elementary school selection has the most leverage — the spread between Willow Elementary (7.5) and the city average (5.1) is 1.4 points, a significant gap that compounds over a child's formative years. Use school-level scores alongside neighborhood boundaries, language programs, and commute to identify which campuses are realistically in range. The two schools above 7.0 are worth anchoring your search around, then evaluating proximity and fit from there.
Elementary Schools
26 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 447 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 488 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 372 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 414 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 301 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 6 | 570 students · Kindergarten–7th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 298 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 572 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 9 | 360 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 |
| 10 | 483 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.3 |
Show all 26 elementary schools in Napa
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 599 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
| 2 | 876 students · 6th–8th | 3.8 |
| 3 | 768 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,712 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 2 | 364 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 3 | 1,757 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 4 | 170 students · 10th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | 14 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Oxbow School
Private
30 students · 11th–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 2 | Justin-siena
Private
601 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 28 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 4 | Castleberry Home School
Private
7 students · 1st–11th | — | ||
| 5 | Kolbe Academy
Private
363 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 14 high schools in Napa
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 60 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 147 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep
Private
150 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 | ||
Schools in Napa
Napa, California · 47 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$105,002
Median Home Value
$866,350
Median Rent
$2,146/mo
Population
92,380
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Community Profile
Napa has a median household income of $105,002. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $866,350, with a median rent of $2,146/month. The local poverty rate of 8.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 26
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 14
- Other
- 4
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Napa, California
How many schools are in Napa, California?
Napa has 47 schools, including 24 public and 23 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Napa, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Napa is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Napa, California?
The top-ranked school in Napa on MySchoolScout is Pueblo Vista Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Napa, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Napa on MySchoolScout is Pueblo Vista Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Napa, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Napa on MySchoolScout is Unidos Middle with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What is the best high school in Napa, California?
The top-ranked high school in Napa on MySchoolScout is The Oxbow School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Napa, California?
Napa is served by 3 school districts: Stone Bridge District, Napa Valley Unified, Napa County Office of Education.
What is the education level in Napa, California?
According to Census data, 38% of adults in Napa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Napa, California?
The median household income in Napa is approximately $105,002 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Napa, California?
Yes, Napa has 23 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Oxbow School with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Napa, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Napa is 17.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Napa, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.