Best 95403 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,512 students in 95403, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95403, CA are Mark West Charter, Mark West Elementary School and San Miguel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95403 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95403, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95403, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2741
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mark West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Lavell Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2990
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
San Miguel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5350 Faught Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2960
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Jack London Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Francisco Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3030
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Morrice Schaefer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1370 San Miguel Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3015
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Pivot Charter School - North Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2999 Cleveland Ave., Suites A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Sonoma County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2567 Marlow Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3910
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Steele Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3945
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Sonoma County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Pleasant Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 837-7727
Gr: K-2 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95403, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95403, CA include Mark West Charter, Mark West Elementary School and San Miguel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95403?
12 public elementary schools are located in 95403.
What is the racial composition of students in 95403?
95403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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