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The Spring Hill School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Petaluma, CA

825 Middlefield Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Petaluma
  • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Petaluma since at least 2011

In Petaluma, California, The Spring Hill School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 109 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 276% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
109
Teachers
23.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    29’11–1236’13–14100’15–1677’17–1884’19–20125’21–22109’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K111
    K14
    16
    211
    311
    46
    517
    67
    722
    815

    Student body

    White50%
    Two or more races19%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian12%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about The Spring Hill School

    What grades does The Spring Hill School serve?

    The Spring Hill School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Spring Hill School?

    About 109 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Spring Hill School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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