For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,410 students in 95621, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95621, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95621, CA are Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Grand Oaks Elementary School and Carriage Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95621 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95621, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95621, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
95621, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95621, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95621, CA include Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Grand Oaks Elementary School and Carriage Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95621?
7 public schools are located in 95621.
What percentage of students in 95621 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95621?
95621 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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