For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,101 students in Saint Helena, CA (there are , serving 342 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Saint Helena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA are Saint Helena Elementary School, Saint Helena High School and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Helena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Helena Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2712
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2712
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Saint Helena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1316 Hillview Pl.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2725
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Helena Opportunities Program
Special Education School
1325 Adams St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 230-3798
Gr: 12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
1701 Grayson Ave.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2772
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2772
Gr: K-2 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Saint Helena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madrone High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
465 Main St.
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2739
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Helena, CA include Saint Helena Elementary School, Saint Helena High School and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Saint Helena?
5 public schools are located in Saint Helena.
What percentage of students in Saint Helena go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Saint Helena are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helena?
Saint Helena public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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