Total enrollment
11,233
-142 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
40 schools in Petaluma
California · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Petaluma comes to roughly 11,233 students across 40 schools (27 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high).
7-year change in Petaluma
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
36
-2 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 56%
% Hispanic
35%
was 34%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Petaluma
Petaluma, California is home to 40 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 11,233 students. By school count, it is a sprawling city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 27 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, and 3 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 281, lower than the state mean of about 578.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,233 students, stayed largely flat from the 11,375 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 38 to 36 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 56% to 52%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Petaluma discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.