For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,838 students in Citrus Heights, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 808 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Citrus Heights, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Citrus Heights, CA are Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Woodside K-8 and Skycrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus Heights, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Citrus Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Citrus Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Lichen K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7940 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5212
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5212
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mesa Verde High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
San Juan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7551 Greenback Ln.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5112
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Kingswood K-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Primrose Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Gr: K-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Citrus Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humane Education Learning Community Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5959 Greenback Ln. #500 C/o Ca
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 22%
7322 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Citrus Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Citrus Heights, CA include Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Woodside K-8 and Skycrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Citrus Heights?
12 public schools are located in Citrus Heights.
What percentage of students in Citrus Heights go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Citrus Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Citrus Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Citrus Heights include: Grand Oaks Elementary School vs. Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Mesa Verde High School vs. San Juan High School, Kingswood K-8 vs. Lichen K-8
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