Larkfield-Wikiup’s public schools outscore 51% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Larkfield-Wikiup, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 28% of students in Larkfield-Wikiup’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 83% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Larkfield-Wikiup’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 586 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Larkfield-Wikiup’s, its schools beat 42%, lower than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 83% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,376 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
John B. Riebli Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mark West Charter, Cardinal Newman High School (private), St. Rose Elementary School (private), Anova Center for Education Sonoma County (private) and Redwood Adventist Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Larkfield-Wikiup’s grade
B−: better than 51% of California school districts, #469 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Larkfield-Wikiup, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
1st grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
2nd grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
3rd grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
4th grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
5th grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
6th grade in Larkfield-Wikiup
Mark West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 425 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Santa Rosa
Larkfield-Wikiup runs its own schools through grade 8 (Mark West Union Elementary School District). From grade K, students attend the Santa Rosa High School District, shared with Santa Rosa. Its middle school is in Santa Rosa. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Larkfield-Wikiup
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Larkfield-Wikiup vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Larkfield-Wikiup’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield-Wikiup | B− | Mark West Union Elementary K–8 · Santa Rosa High K–12 |
| Windsor | B | Windsor Unified |
| Santa Rosa | B− | Santa Rosa High |
Every school in Larkfield-Wikiup
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Larkfield-Wikiup’s schools
Are Larkfield-Wikiup’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Larkfield-Wikiup children attend outscore 51% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #469 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Larkfield-Wikiup in?
Two districts: Mark West Union Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Santa Rosa High School District runs grades K–12, shared with Santa Rosa.
Where do Larkfield-Wikiup kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Maria Carrillo High, Santa Rosa High, Piner High, Montgomery High and Elsie Allen High.
What is Larkfield-Wikiup’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Santa Rosa High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Larkfield-Wikiup spend per student?
$19,376 in Mark West Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Larkfield-Wikiup?
Yes: Cardinal Newman High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 550 students), St. Rose Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 335 students), Anova Center for Education Sonoma County (special education, grades 2–12, 133 students) and Redwood Adventist Academy (religious, grades K–8, 98 students). Larkfield-Wikiup also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Larkfield-Wikiup families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.