For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 15,833 students in Carmichael, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,701 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Carmichael, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Carmichael, CA are Del Dayo Elementary School, California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus and Mary Deterding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmichael, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carmichael have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carmichael, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Dayo Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Deterding Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #55.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #77.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Grades: K-8
| 1,477 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 7,009 students
Rank: #1010.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1111.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Moraga Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2041
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2041
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1313.
Charles Peck Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Rutland Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8570
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8570
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1414.
Coyle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Coyle Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8012
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8012
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cameron Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Hackberry Ln.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2302
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2302
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6141 Sutter Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1717.
Starr King K-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Grades: K-8
| 854 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marvin Marshall Preschool And Children's Center
Special Education School
5309 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375
Grades: K
| n/a students
Carmichael, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4825 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,108 students
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carmichael, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Carmichael, CA include Del Dayo Elementary School, California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus and Mary Deterding Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carmichael?
18 public schools are located in Carmichael.
What percentage of students in Carmichael go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Carmichael are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carmichael?
Carmichael public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carmichael are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carmichael include: Mary Deterding Elementary School vs. Del Dayo Elementary School, Cameron Ranch Elementary School vs. Carmichael Elementary School, Carmichael Elementary School vs. Cameron Ranch Elementary School
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