Top 10 Best Sacramento Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 204 public schools serving 126,091 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 61 private schools, serving 12,427 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Mira Loma High School and Crocker/riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Sacramento, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Mira Loma High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9927 Wildhawk W. Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Grades: K-6
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
West Campus
Math: 62% | Reading: 93%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #77.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Genevieve Didion
Math: 63% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
Camellia Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #1010.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Grades: 7-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1212.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2312
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3919 Mckinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Math: 54% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #1515.
William Land Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #1717.
David Lubin Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 M St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 277-6271
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1818.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1919.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
American Lakes
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Arden Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
La Entrada Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5320 Hemlock St.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 979-8050
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Mariemont Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Pacific Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5089
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #2626.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 E. Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2727.
Paso Verde
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2828.
Matsuyama Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #2929.
Pony Express Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 56th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4690
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Gateway International
Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sutterville Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4967 Monterey Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 277-6693
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #3232.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: #3333.
Two Rivers Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #3434.
Sierra Oaks K-8
Math: 43% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #3535.
Inderkum High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,347 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA include Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Mira Loma High School and Crocker/riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento, CA?
204 public schools are located in Sacramento, CA.
What percentage of students in Sacramento, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, CA public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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