The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has cleared the way for a new STEAM-focused charter school, approving the “MacArthur Park Charter School” in a 4-1 vote last Thursday.
Set to open in August 2026, the school aims to serve 186 elementary students, potentially occupying the Prestwood Elementary campus which is scheduled for closure this May.
The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports while supporters celebrate the expanded parental choice, the move faces criticism from some trustees who worry the new school lacks operational detail and may not reflect the area’s diverse demographic mix.
