51±¬ÁÏ

Petaluma Joint Union High School District

200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952-2567
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Petaluma Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 482 students in Petaluma Joint Union High School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary School in Petaluma Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
4,902 Students
3,821,898 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
173,967 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Petaluma Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #450 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#456 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
37%
34%
58%
47%
37%
29%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
37%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Petaluma Joint Union High School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Gr: K-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Recent Articles

2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
A 2025 update on U.S. classroom sizes, policy battles, student outcomes, and whether class sizes continue to expand.
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Explore how personalized learning is reshaping education in 2025—insights, policy, impact, and real-world models for students, parents, and educators.
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
Explore how bullying harms student achievement, attendance, and well-being — and strategies schools use in 2025 to mitigate its effects.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,902 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links