Excellent
#13 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
The Spring Hill School
Elementary School
825 MIDDLEFIELD DR, Petaluma, CA 94952
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#13 of 1,787
In Petaluma
#1 of 6
public schools
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The Spring Hill School
Elementary School in Petaluma · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Spring Hill School
The Spring Hill School is a private elementary school in Petaluma, CA. The Spring Hill School serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. The Spring Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 125 students, The Spring Hill 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 3:1 students to teachers, The Spring Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Spring Hill 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 The Spring Hill School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Petaluma, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Spring Hill School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Grant Elementary | 7.3 |
| McNear Elementary | 5.7 |
| Valley Oaks High (Alternative) | 7.1 |
| Miwok Valley Elementary Charter | 4.3 |
| South County Consortium | 7.4 |
| Live Oak Charter | 6.4 |
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter | 8.1 |
| McKinley Elementary | 7.5 |
| McDowell Elementary | 5.3 |
| Valley Vista Elementary | 3.1 |
| La Tercera Elementary | 6.4 |
| Petaluma Junior High | 6.2 |
| River Montessori Elementary Charter | 8.1 |
| Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley | 6.3 |
| Loma Vista Immersion Academy | 7.5 |
| Old Adobe Elementary Charter | 6.3 |
| Sonoma Mountain Elementary | 7.7 |
| Meadow Elementary | 7.7 |
| Cinnabar Charter | 4.4 |
| Cinnabar Elementary | — |
Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Petaluma
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
825 MIDDLEFIELD DR, Petaluma, CA 94952
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Spring Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McKinley Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Loma Vista Immersion Academy (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Grant Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Petaluma, see our Petaluma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary Petaluma | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| McNear Elementary Petaluma | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Valley Oaks High (Alternative) Petaluma | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| San Antonio High (Continuation) Petaluma | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Petaluma | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Live Oak Charter Petaluma | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| South County Consortium Petaluma | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Carpe Diem High (Continuation) Petaluma | 1.2 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary Petaluma | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter Petaluma | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Petaluma High Petaluma | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| McDowell Elementary Petaluma | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Petaluma | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| La Tercera Elementary Petaluma | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| The Spring Hill School Petaluma | 1.7 mi | — |
| Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation) Petaluma | 1.8 mi | — |
| Casa Grande High Petaluma | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Loma Vista Immersion Academy Petaluma | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL HIGH SCHOOL Petaluma | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,097
Median Home Value
$1,016,800
Median Rent
$2,272/mo
Population
33,339
College Educated
47.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
44.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alexander Valley Elementary Healdsburg, CA | 8.6 |
| Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.6 |
| BERKELEY ROSE WALDORF SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.5 |
| BEVERLY HILLS RESOURCES CORPORATION SCHOOL DBA BEV Los Angeles, CA | 8.5 |
| Kid Street Charter Santa Rosa, CA | 8.7 |
| Lagunitas Elementary San Geronimo, CA | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Spring Hill School
What grades does The Spring Hill School serve?
The Spring Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Spring Hill School?
The Spring Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Spring Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Spring Hill School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Spring Hill School rank in CA?
The Spring Hill School ranks #13 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Spring Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Spring Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Spring Hill School a private school?
Yes, The Spring Hill 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 The Spring Hill School a religious school?
No, The Spring Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 88% M / 12% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 235 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Phone
- (707) 763-9222
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