Top 5 Best 95821 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,175 students in 95821, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 597 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95821, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95821, CA are Mira Loma High School, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School and Arcade Fundamental Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95821 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95821, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95821, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
El Camino Fundamental High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #55.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Pasadena Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7373
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Whitney Avenue Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 Whitney Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2407
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Marconi Learning Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
Dyer-kelly Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 566-2150
Grades: K-5
| 731 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95821 California

95821, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
4010 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 484-1480
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
3555 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7757
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95821, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95821, CA?
9 public schools are located in 95821, CA.
What percentage of students in 95821, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95821, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95821, CA?
95821, CA public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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