K-12 Schools

1. Old Adobe Elementary School
   • Known for its strong academic programs and community involvement
   • Offers a Spanish immersion program
2. Petaluma Junior High School
   • Recognized for its STEM programs and extracurricular activities
   • Has a robust music and arts program
3. Petaluma High School
   • Offers a wide range of AP courses and career technical education programs
   • Strong athletics program, particularly in baseball and football

Colleges and Universities

While Petaluma itself doesn’t host any major universities, there are several excellent institutions nearby:

1. Santa Rosa Junior College (Petaluma Campus)
   • Offers associate degrees and certificate programs
   • Known for its transfer programs to four-year universities
2. Sonoma State University (15 miles away in Rohnert Park)
   • Liberal arts focus with strong programs in business, psychology, and environmental studies
   • Beautiful campus with a new student center and performing arts complex