Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.

Top 5 Best Santa Rosa Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 3,531 students in Santa Rosa, CA (there are 66 public schools, serving 29,619 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA include Redwood Adventist Academy, Sonoma Academy, and Sonoma Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $15,708, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,229.
38% of private schools in Santa Rosa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Rosa Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Quest Forward High School
Quest Forward High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
1500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Our High School is amazing!
(Christian)
(15)
4585 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Brush Creek Montessori
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Grades: NS-K
| 29 students
Cardinal Newman High School
Cardinal Newman High School Photo
(Catholic)
4320 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Redwood Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
385 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1697
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
St. Rose Elementary School
(Catholic)
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Sonoma Academy
Sonoma Academy Photo
2500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
4400 Day School Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Ursuline High School
All-girls (Catholic)
90 Ursuline Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Anova Center For Education Sonoma County
Special Education School
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
301 Fulton Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 536-1415
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Lattice Educational Services
Special Education School
(1)
3273 Airway Dr Ste A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-1234
Grades: Inquire with school
| 65 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
New Directions School
Alternative School
3650 Standish Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 585-6108
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
New Hope Baptist Church
(Baptist)
3200 Dutton Avenue #226
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 573-7386
Grades: 2-9
| 8 students
New Horizon School And Learning Center
Special Education School
(2)
827 3rd St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 579-3723
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
North Valley School
Special Education School
3164 Condo Ct
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 523-2334
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Paideia Educational Heritage
Paideia Educational Heritage Photo - Year-round accredited curriculum at your own pace and schedule
Alternative School
(2)
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rhio's Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
Montessori School
2427 Professional Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-0889
Grades: NS-PK
| 33 students
Rincon School
Special Education School
429 Speers Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2792
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
St. Eugene's Cathedral School
St. Eugene's Cathedral School Photo - The St. Eugene's experience is so much more than academics! In addition to learning, the opportunities to be involved in activities including sports, abound. But there is also French, Chess Club, volunteer activities, student government... the list just goes on. There is something for everyone!
(Catholic)
300 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-7252
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
St. Luke Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
905 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-6772
Grades: NS
| 45 students
Sierra School Of Sonoma County
Special Education School
4580 Bennett View Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 861-4900
Grades: 4-11
| 17 students
Stony Point Christian Academy
(Church of God)
4090 Stony Point Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 584-8821
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Stuart Preparatory School
Stuart Preparatory School Photo - Individual attention in group settings.
Special Program Emphasis
431 Humboldt St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-0721
Grades: K-9
| 37 students
Woodside West School
Daycare / Preschool
2577 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 628-6666
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Grades: 1-8
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa, CA include Redwood Adventist Academy, Sonoma Academy, and Sonoma Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Rosa?
29 private schools are located in Santa Rosa.
How much do private schools cost in Santa Rosa?
The average tuition cost is $15,708, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,229.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa?
38% of private schools in Santa Rosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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