Petaluma City Elementary School District
School District · Petaluma, California
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem
Enrollment
2,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem
Enrollment
2,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#659 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below California avg
District size
2,207 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Petaluma City Elementary ranks #659 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Petaluma City Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grant Elementary (7.2/10), Penngrove Elementary (6.5/10), and South County Consortium (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Petaluma City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Petaluma City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Penngrove Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | South County Consortium | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Mcnear Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Mckinley Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Mcdowell Elementary | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Valley Vista Elementary | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Petaluma City Elementary
Petaluma City Elementary is a Petaluma, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Petaluma City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Petaluma City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Petaluma City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Petaluma City Elementary with test data.
Schools in Petaluma City Elementary
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Petaluma
- Total Enrollment
- 2,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Petaluma City Elementary?
Petaluma City Elementary has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Petaluma City Elementary?
The average composite rating for Petaluma City Elementary is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Petaluma City Elementary?
District spending per student is unavailable for Petaluma City Elementary. The source marked this value as not applicable.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Petaluma City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Petaluma City Elementary is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Petaluma City Elementary?
Grant Elementary is the highest-rated school in Petaluma City Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Petaluma City Elementary?
Across schools in Petaluma City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Petaluma City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Petaluma City Elementary has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
How we rate schools
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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.
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