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School nameDistrict nameWebsiteGradesStudent populationFocus, philosophy, charter, etc.
(Information obtained primarily from school websites)
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Cherry Valley
(Mary Collins at Cherry Valley)
Petaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/cherryvalleyTK-8530Year-round (same calendar as Penngrove)
Charter school
Multi-age classes
Project-based learning
Performing arts, Music (instruments, choral)
Environmental education
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Grant ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/grantTK-6402Traditional Calendar
Inquiry-based, student-centered learning
Music (instruments, choral)
Afterschool enrichment (music, sports, engineering, gardening.)
2010 California Distinguished School recipient
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McDowell ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/mcdowellTK-6257Traditional calendar
Spanish Dual Language Immersion
Environmental Education, Garden, Music
Will become TK-8 in coming years
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McKinley ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/mckinleyTK-6372Traditional calendar
Academic focus on STEAM
Spanish Language Program
Music (instruments, choral), Garden
Petaluma Accelerated Charter (PACS) junior high on McKinley campus (McKinley students get some priority with admission): 2019 California Distinguished School recipient
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McNear ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/mcnearTK-6360Traditional calendar
MakerSpace & Robotics
Afterschool performing arts program
environmental science education
Music (instruments, choral)
School garden program
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Penngrove ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://www.petalumacityschools.org/penngroveTK-6442Year-round (same calendar as Cherry Valley)
Charter school
STEM Focus
Visual & Performing Arts, Garden
2010 California Distinguished School recipient
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Valley Vista Public Waldorf ElementaryPetaluma City Schoolshttps://petalumacityschools.org/valley-vista-public-waldorfTK-8269Traditional Calendar
Charter School
Waldorf Curriculum
Art & Handwork
Movement
Music
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Corona Creek ElementaryWaugh School Districthttps://waughsd.org/apps/pages/CoronaCreek-CougarsTK-6471Traditional calendar
STEAM focus
Art, music, band
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Meadow Elementary SchoolWaugh School Districthttps://waughsd.org/apps/pages/Meadow-HawksTK-6409Traditional calendar
STEAM focus
Art, music, band
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La Tercera ElementaryOld Adobe Union School Districthttps://www.oldadobe.org/Domain/10TK-6351Traditional calendar
STEM focus (science, technology, engineering, math)
Makerspace
Aftercare subsidized by ACES grant, so more affordable
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Loma Vista Immersion AcademyOld Adobe Union School Districthttps://www.oldadobe.org/Domain/9TK-6459Traditional calendar
Dual immersion program (Spanish)
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Miwok Valley Elementary Charter SchoolOld Adobe Union School Districthttps://www.oldadobe.org/Domain/11TK-6339Traditional calendar
Charter school
Project Based learning
Aftercare subsidized by ACES grant, so more affordable
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Old Adobe Elementary Charter SchoolOld Adobe Union School Districthttps://www.oldadobe.org/Domain/8TK-6351Traditional calendar
Charter school
Arts & ecology focus (school-wide edible garden)
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Sonoma Mountain Charter SchoolOld Adobe Union School Districthttps://www.oldadobe.org/Domain/12 TK-6470Traditional calendar
Charter school
Fine Arts focus (visual/performing arts/music)
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River Montessori SchoolIndependent Charter through Old Adobe Union School District (separate application/lottery from OAUSD)https://www.rivermontessoricharter.org/TK-6175Year-round (different calendar from PCS year-round)
Charter school; Registration by lottery (students in OAUSD district get some priority)
Multi-age classes
Montessori curriculum
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Cinnabar CharterCinnabar Elementary School Districthttps://www.cinnabar.org/ TK-8220Traditional calendar
Charter school (single school district)
STEAM school; maker space, robotics
Art, drama, music
2014 California Distinguished School recipient
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Dunham Elementary Charter SchoolDunham School Districthttp://dunhamsd.org/TK-6170Traditional Calendar
Charter school (single school district)
Project & Tech-based learning
Small class sizes
Environmental awareness & stewardship
Music, drama, garden
Outdoor education/overnights
Community outreach
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Liberty ElementaryLiberty Elementary School Districthttps://libertysd.org/TK-6219Traditional calendar
Single school district
Weekly music, afterschool band, drama club, art program
After school enrichment classes: art, cartooning, drama, Spanish, CPR, etc.
2020 & 2018 California Distinguished School recipient
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Two Rock ElementaryTwo Rock Union https://www.trusd.org/TK-6163Traditional calendar
Single school district
STEAM focus
2008 California Distinguished School recipient
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Wilson Elementary SchoolWilmar Union School Districthttps://wilsonschoolpetaluma.org/ TK-6220Traditional calendar
Single school district
Outdoor education (6th grade), field trips, academic competitions, student council.
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**The majority of this information was obtained from the individual school websites. Please check with schools to verify information is correct/up to date.
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