Sonoma Earth School
Alternative school · Grades 1–8
Forestville, CA
7465 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville, CA 95436
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
In Forestville, California, Sonoma Earth School is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 30
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Sonoma Earth School
What grades does Sonoma Earth School serve?
Sonoma Earth School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Sonoma Earth School?
About 30 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sonoma Earth School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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