Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce

Education

Serving more than 4,500 students, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) oversees five neighborhood elementary schools (K–5), two charter schools (K–8), two middle schools (6–8), a comprehensive high school, and an alternative education high school. The Kenwood School District oversees one elementary school. Seven private schools serve children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Academic Program
SVUSD expects strong academic performance from all students. The district has been a leader in Sonoma County in the identification and implementation of academic standards in grades K–12. Academic standards for math and language arts are currently in place. Summer school is required for students who do not pass grade-level exit skills.

2004 CAT/6 TEST

 

Sonoma Valley

Reading

Math

Grade 3

38

50

Grade 5

45

51

Grade 8

48

52

Grade 10

50

53


An important measure of the success of Sonoma Valley’s educational program is the performance of high school students on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which measures verbal and math skills related to academic performance in colleges and universities. The number of students taking the SAT is increasing annually. Registration Fees for SAT can be processed here.

2004 SAT TEST

 

Sonoma Valley

State

Nation

Verbal

545

496

508

Math

543

519

518

TOTAL

1088

1015

1026


All schools include libraries and technology labs and offer special programs to meet the needs of diverse students. Sonoma Valley expects students to demonstrate mastery of a challenging curriculum, and to be able to apply their knowledge and skills at all levels. The district’s goal is to prepare all students to be lifelong learners.

Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for six years in 2002 through the Focus on Learning process. In addition, SVHS places a high priority on school-to-career opportunities for students through its Career Pathways program and courses in industrial arts, visual and performing arts, and agriculture. SVHS also has been selected as a Digital High School.

 

School Facilities
In support of quality education, the Sonoma Valley community successfully passed bond measures in 1994 and 1997. The funds from these bonds have been used for modernization projects in all schools, for library upgrades, for expansion of Sonoma Valley High School, and for building a second middle school.


ADMINISTRATION

  • Sonoma County Office of Education
    Superintendent, Carl Wong
    5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa
    524-2600
    www.scoe.org
  • Sonoma Valley Unified School District
    Superintendent, Barbara Young
    17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma
    Fiscal Services 935-6000
    Business Office 935-6001
    Curriculum 939-4895
    Student Services 935-6004
    svusdca.org
  • Kenwood School District
    Superintendent, Bob Bales
    Kenwood Elementary School
    P.O. Box 220, 230 Randolph Avenue, Kenwood
    833-2500


Public Schools


PRIVATE SCHOOLS

  • Crescent Montessori School
    276 East Napa Street
    Sonoma CA 95476
    996-2456
    Web Site

  • Hanna Boys Center
    (Grades 7–12)
    17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma
    996-6767
    Web Site

  • Montessori School of Sonoma
    (Pre-school–Kindergarten)
    19675 Eighth Street East, Sonoma
    996-2422

  • Presentation School
    (Grades K–8)
    Sonoma Community Center
    276 East Napa Street, Sonoma
    996-2496
    Web Site

  • SoloQuest Learning Center
    (Grades 6–12)
    414 West Napa Street, Suite 404, Sonoma   
    939-1133
    Web Site

  • Sonoma Valley Academy
    (Grades K–12)
    276 East Napa Street, Sonoma
    996-2881

  • Sonoma Valley Christian School
    (Grades K–6)
    542 First Street East, Sonoma            
    996-1853

  • St. Francis Solano School
    (Grades K–8)
    342 West Napa Stree, Sonoma
    996-4994
    Web Site