Pope Valley Elementary

Pope Valley is one of those quiet, rural corners of Napa County that most people drive past on their way to wine country, and the small community school here reflects that tight-knit, everybody-knows-everybody character. With fewer students than most suburban classrooms, families who choose Pope Valley Elementary get a genuinely personal educational experience, though academics — particularly in English — are an area where the school is still working to grow. It's a fit for families who are rooted in the agricultural and ranching life of the valley and value a close community connection over a more competitive academic environment.