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North Valley School

High School

3164 CONDO CT, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Private

Enrollment

35

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,263 of 1,787

In Santa Rosa

#7 of 11

public schools

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North Valley School

5.7/10

High School in Santa Rosa · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About North Valley School

North Valley School is a private high school in Santa Rosa, CA. North Valley School serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. North Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, North Valley School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, North Valley School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

North Valley School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How North Valley School compares to 60 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Rosa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
21:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
35
This School
vs
464
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 51.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 20% vs 0%
Black 5.7% vs 0%
North Valley School Santa Rosa Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
North Valley School (this school) 5.7
Morrice Schaefer Charter 4.8
Pivot Charter School - North Bay 3.9
Hilliard Comstock Middle 4.4
James Monroe Elementary 4.0
Steele Lane Elementary 2.3
Helen M. Lehman Elementary 2.3
Jack London Elementary 5.2
Piner-Olivet Charter 4.7
Piner High 4.1
Albert F. Biella Elementary 4.9
Village Charter 8.7
Northwest Prep Charter 7.3
Ridgway High (Continuation) 4.0
Santa Rosa High 4.8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 3.2
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts 4.9
Kid Street Charter 8.7
John B. Riebli Elementary 4.9
Hidden Valley Elementary 5.3
Santa Rosa Middle 3.5

Showing 20 of 60 schools. View all schools in Santa Rosa

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 63%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Enrollment 35
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 51.4%
Hispanic 20.0%
Two or More 20.0%
Black 5.7%
Native American 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3164 CONDO CT, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North Valley School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Piner High (rated 4.1/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Ridgway High (Continuation) (rated 4.0/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Santa Rosa, see our Santa Rosa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
North Valley School-Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 0.0 mi
Morrice Schaefer Charter Santa Rosa 0.4 mi 4.8
LATTICE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Santa Rosa 0.4 mi 5.8
Lattice Educational Services Santa Rosa 0.4 mi
Hilliard Comstock Middle Santa Rosa 0.9 mi 4.4
Pivot Charter School - North Bay Santa Rosa 0.8 mi 3.9
James Monroe Elementary Santa Rosa 1.0 mi 4.0
Helen M. Lehman Elementary Santa Rosa 1.4 mi 2.3
Cardinal Newman High School Santa Rosa 1.5 mi
Steele Lane Elementary Santa Rosa 1.3 mi 2.3
Albert F. Biella Elementary Santa Rosa 1.5 mi 4.9
COLLEGE OAK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Santa Rosa 1.6 mi
ST ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Rosa 1.7 mi 4.6
CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Rosa 1.7 mi 5.0
Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa 1.4 mi 4.7
Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa 1.4 mi 5.2
ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION SONOMA COUNTY Santa Rosa 1.7 mi 5.9
Piner High Santa Rosa 1.5 mi 4.1
Ridgway High (Continuation) Santa Rosa 1.7 mi 4.0
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Santa Rosa 2.0 mi 3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,480

Median Home Value

$651,900

Median Rent

$2,215/mo

Population

45,570

College Educated

27.3%

Homeownership

54.9%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

39.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Valley School

What grades does North Valley School serve?

North Valley School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend North Valley School?

North Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Valley School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does North Valley School rank in CA?

North Valley School ranks #1,263 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is North Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is North Valley School a private school?

Yes, North Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is North Valley School a religious school?

No, North Valley School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County

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