Very Good
#329 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 18% of private schools
Sonoma Country Day School
Elementary School
4400 DAY SCHOOL PL, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#329 of 1,787
In Santa Rosa
#1 of 11
public schools
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Sonoma Country Day School
Elementary School in Santa Rosa · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Anova Center for Education, Sonoma
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About Sonoma Country Day School
Sonoma Country Day School is a private elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. Sonoma Country Day School serves approximately 281 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sonoma Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Sonoma Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sonoma Country Day 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
BetaHow Sonoma Country Day School compares to 56 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Rosa, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sonoma Country Day School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs | 4.9 |
| Sonoma County Court | 4.4 |
| Sonoma County Special Education | 3.9 |
| San Miguel Elementary | 6.2 |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary | 6.7 |
| Mark West Elementary | 7.2 |
| Mark West Charter | 8.0 |
| John B. Riebli Elementary | 4.9 |
| Jack London Elementary | 5.2 |
| Piner-Olivet Charter | 4.7 |
| Village Charter | 8.7 |
| Northwest Prep Charter | 7.3 |
| Morrice Schaefer Charter | 4.8 |
| Olivet Elementary Charter | 6.0 |
| James Monroe Elementary | 4.0 |
| Hilliard Comstock Middle | 4.4 |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay | 3.9 |
| Albert F. Biella Elementary | 4.9 |
| Steele Lane Elementary | 2.3 |
| Helen M. Lehman Elementary | 2.3 |
Showing 20 of 56 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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4400 DAY SCHOOL PL, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sonoma Country Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mark West Charter (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mark West Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mattie Washburn Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Rosa, see our Santa Rosa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Country Day School Santa Rosa | 0.0 mi | — |
| Anova Center for Education, Sonoma Santa Rosa | 0.3 mi | — |
| Sonoma County Special Education Santa Rosa | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Sonoma County Court Santa Rosa | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs Santa Rosa | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Spring Hills Christian Fulton | 1.6 mi | — |
| San Miguel Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Mark West Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Mark West Charter Santa Rosa | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Windsor High Windsor | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Windsor Oaks Academy Windsor | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| North Bay Met Academy Windsor | 2.5 mi | 7.5 |
| PAIDEIA EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE Santa Rosa | 2.7 mi | — |
| Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa | 2.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION SONOMA COUNTY Santa Rosa | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Windsor Middle Windsor | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| John B. Riebli Elementary Santa Rosa | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Brooks Elementary Windsor | 3.1 mi | 4.3 |
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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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stockton, CA | 7.3 |
| BRAWERMAN WEST ELEMENTARY OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA | 7.3 |
| BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.3 |
| Bayshore Daly City, CA | 7.3 |
| Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.3 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sonoma Country Day School
What grades does Sonoma Country Day School serve?
Sonoma Country Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sonoma Country Day School?
Sonoma Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoma Country Day School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sonoma Country Day School rank in CA?
Sonoma Country Day School ranks #329 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Sonoma Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoma Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sonoma Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Sonoma Country Day 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 Sonoma Country Day School a religious school?
No, Sonoma Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sonoma County
- Phone
- (707) 284-3200
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