6.0 avg / 10

Petaluma City Elementary School District

School District · Petaluma, California

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 2,207

Teachers (FTE): 102

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6 elem

Enrollment

2,207

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.6:1

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6 elem

Enrollment

2,207

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.6:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#411 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

District size

2,207 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Petaluma City Elementary ranks #411 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Petaluma City Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mckinley Elementary (7.5/10), South County Consortium (7.4/10), and Grant Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Mcdowell Elementary

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Mckinley Elementary	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	385
2	South County Consortium	7.4 / 10	Other	—	153
3	Grant Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	373
4	Penngrove Elementary	5.9 / 10	Elementary	—	477
5	Mcnear Elementary	5.7 / 10	Elementary	—	329
6	Mcdowell Elementary	5.3 / 10	Elementary	—	296
7	Valley Vista Elementary	3.1 / 10	Elementary	—	192

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 6.0/10, Petaluma City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mckinley Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Petaluma City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools .

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Schools in Petaluma City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.4%

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N/A

ELA Proficiency 48.1%

School

State

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Average proficiency across all schools in Petaluma City Elementary with test data.

Schools in Petaluma City Elementary

7 schools

Elementary Schools 6

Valley Vista Elementary

192 3.1

Other Schools 1

South County Consortium

153 7.4

District Details

State: California
City: Petaluma
Total Enrollment: 2,207
Teachers (FTE): 102
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Petaluma City Elementary?

Per-pupil spending data for Petaluma City Elementary is not currently available.

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?

Mckinley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Petaluma City Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Petaluma City Elementary?

Across schools in Petaluma City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. 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 6.0/10 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: 6.0/10
Math Proficiency: 45.4%
ELA Proficiency: 48.1%

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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.