Napa County Schools & Education
Napa County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,785
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#11
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Napa County
Measured School Summary
Napa County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.2%.
Funding Context
Napa County spends $8,785 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Napa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
40 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
90.2%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,785
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
40
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Napa County has 40 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Napa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Napa Valley Unified carries most of the listed public-school system, with 26 of 40 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#11
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Napa Valley Unified
Elementary to high school visible
16,162 students
26 listed schools in this county slice.
Saint Helena Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,120 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Calistoga Joint Unified
Elementary and high visible
804 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Stone Bridge District
Elementary school only in this slice
267 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Napa Valley Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 26 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Napa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Napa County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Napa County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Napa's Unified Approach to Education
Napa County features 40 public schools across 8 districts, serving a student population of 18,604. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused with 22 schools, supported by 5 middle and 10 high schools.
The Power of Napa Valley Unified
Napa Valley Unified is the dominant force here, managing 26 schools and 16,162 students, or 87% of the entire county enrollment. Charter schools are rare, with only 1 campus currently operating in the county.
Urban Hubs with an Average Size of 490
Over half of the county's schools are located in city locales, providing a concentrated learning environment with an average size of 490 students. Major high schools like Napa High and Vintage High each serve over 1,750 students, offering a large-campus experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
40
in Napa County
Reported Enrollment
18,604
39 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Napa County
Napa Valley Unified
GuideSaint Helena Unified
Calistoga Joint Unified
Stone Bridge District
Howell Mountain Elementary
Napa County Office of Education
Pope Valley Union Elementary
Napa County ROP
40 Public Schools in Napa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 40 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa High | Profile | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,762 |
| Vintage High | Profile | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,753 |
| American Canyon High | Profile | Napa Valley Unified | American Canyon, 94503Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,722 |
| American Canyon Middle | Profile | Napa Valley Unified | American Canyon, 94589Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,007 |
| Redwood Middle | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 915 |
| Silverado Middle | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 868 |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | American Canyon, 94503Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 708 |
| Unidos Middle | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 599 |
| Napa Valley Language Academy | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 556 |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 533 |
| Donaldson Way Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | American Canyon, 94589Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 490 |
| Willow Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 482 |
| Shearer Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94559City: Small | KG–7 | Primary | 453 |
| Saint Helena High | Record | Saint Helena Unified | St. Helena, 94574Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 443 |
| Napa Junction Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | American Canyon, 94503Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 440 |
| Pueblo Vista Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 435 |
| Bel Aire Park Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 413 |
| Calistoga Elementary | Record | Calistoga Joint Unified | Calistoga, 94515Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 412 |
| Snow Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94558City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 385 |
| Phillips Elementary | Record | Napa Valley Unified | Napa, 94559City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 381 |
Napa High
Napa Valley Unified
Napa, 94558 / City: Small
Vintage High
Napa Valley Unified
Napa, 94558 / City: Small
American Canyon High
Napa Valley Unified
American Canyon, 94503 / Rural: Fringe
American Canyon Middle
Napa Valley Unified
American Canyon, 94589 / Suburb: Midsize
Canyon Oaks Elementary
Napa Valley Unified
American Canyon, 94503 / Suburb: Midsize
Napa Valley Language Academy
Napa Valley Unified
Napa, 94558 / City: Small
Donaldson Way Elementary
Napa Valley Unified
American Canyon, 94589 / Suburb: Midsize
Napa Junction Elementary
Napa Valley Unified
American Canyon, 94503 / Rural: Fringe
Calistoga Elementary
Calistoga Joint Unified
Calistoga, 94515 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,785
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Napa County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Napa County, California?
Napa County features 40 public schools across 8 districts, serving a student population of 18,604. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused with 22 schools, supported by 5 middle and 10 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Napa County, California?
Napa Valley Unified is the dominant force here, managing 26 schools and 16,162 students, or 87% of the entire county enrollment. Charter schools are rare, with only 1 campus currently operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Napa County?
Over half of the county's schools are located in city locales, providing a concentrated learning environment with an average size of 490 students. Major high schools like Napa High and Vintage High each serve over 1,750 students, offering a large-campus experience.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.