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Best Schools in Napa, CA

24 public K-12 schools in Napa from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

24 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Napa, CA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

24
Schools
11,879
Students
Avg Quality
24.8:1
Avg Class Size

How the Napa Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Napa, CA enrolls 11,879 students across 24 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 24.8:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Napa is Napa High, scoring 30/100 (F) with 1,642 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Napa schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Napa housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Napa school enrollment varies 126× across entities

Napa school enrollment ranges from 13 students (lowest) to 1,642 students (highest), a spread of 1,629 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Napa has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Napa student-teacher ratio is 24.8:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Napa High 30 F
2. Vintage High 35 F
3. Redwood Middle 29 F
4. Silverado Middle 31 F
5. Browns Valley Elementary 42 D
6. Unidos Middle 32 F
7. Napa Valley Language Academy 24 F
8. Shearer Elementary 17 F
9. Willow Elementary 19 F
10. Pueblo Vista Elementary 36 F
11. Bel Aire Park Elementary 24 F
12. Snow Elementary 27 F
13. Northwood Elementary 36 F
14. Mcpherson Elementary 17 F
15. Phillips Elementary 19 F
16. New Technology High 30 F
17. Alta Heights Elementary 33 F
18. Vichy Elementary 33 F
19. West Park Elementary 27 F
20. Stone Bridge 30 F
21. Valley Oak High 38 F
22. Napa Valley Independent Studies 38 F
23. Napa County Community 10 F
24. Napa County Juvenile Hall/Court 30 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Napa, CA?

The top-rated school in Napa is Napa High with a quality score of 30/100. There are 24 public schools in Napa with 11,879 total students.

How many schools are in Napa, CA?

Napa has 24 public schools with a total enrollment of 11,879 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 24.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.