Sonoma Earth School in Forestville, CA, serves 23 students in grades 1 through 7 within a nonsectarian, rural private school setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Sonoma Earth School operates as an alternative school offering a co–educational program.
Located in a rural community, this California K–7 private school provides an option outside of the nearby suburban and urban private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sonoma Earth School?
The application deadline for Sonoma Earth School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sonoma Earth School is Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Windsor Christian Academy (4.6 miles away)
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(707) 575-7194
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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