McPherson Elementary

McPherson Elementary sits in Napa, a city most people associate with wine country charm, but the school serves a community where many families are working hard to make ends meet in one of California's most expensive regions. With test scores that rank in the lower percentiles statewide, it's a school where families who get involved and advocate for their kids can make a real difference — and where a strong local support network matters. Families drawn to community-oriented schools where there's room to grow, and who want to be active partners in their child's education, will find that engagement goes a long way here.