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#329 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

Sonoma Country Day School

Elementary School · Santa Rosa, CA

A private elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

4400 DAY SCHOOL PL, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment281
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sonoma Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,480

Median home value

$651,900

Median rent

$2,215/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.4%
Two or More19.6%
Asian2.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sonoma Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi266Compare →
Sonoma County Alternative Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified4.9K–120.7 mi68Compare →
Sonoma County CourtEnrollment path unverified4.4K–120.7 mi36Compare →
Sonoma County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified3.9K–120.7 mi212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sonoma Country Day School is listed in Santa Rosa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sonoma Country Day School

Sonoma Country Day School is a private elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 95403)
45,570
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95403; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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