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McNear Elementary

605 Sunnyslope Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1035 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Petaluma
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

McNear Elementary

605 Sunnyslope Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1035 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Petaluma

About McNear Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
329
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 66.57%
Asian 4.26%
Hispanic 21.58%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 6.69%
Native Am. 0.61%
White
66.57%
Asian
4.26%
Hispanic
21.58%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
6.69%
Native Am.
0.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 329
48.94%
161 Female
51.06%
168 Male

Student Population

329 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

McNear Elementary Contact Information

Address

605 Sunnyslope Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952

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Phone

(707) 778-4752

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TOP 1035 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McNear Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

McNear Elementary was recently named a California Green Ribbon School for 2025 for its work in environmental health, sustainability, and ecological literacy. This recognition was based on student-led projects like gardening, recycling, and outdoor learning that link classroom science to real-world stewardship.

FAQ

Q1. Are there outdoor learning activities at McNear Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students do take part in programs about gardens, sustainability, and the outdoors.

Q2. Are there programs for kids before and after school?

Ans. Yes, there are limited care programs for families who work.

Q3. Does the school help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, students who need them can get help with their language skills.

Q4. Do teachers use technology in their classrooms?

Ans. Yes, students use computers and other digital devices as part of their lessons.

Q5. How can parents keep in touch with the school?

Ans. Families can get involved by volunteering, going to school events, and joining parent groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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