For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,230 students in 95628, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,143 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 95628, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95628, CA are Meraki High School, Earl Legette Elementary School and Bella Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95628 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95628, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95628, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bella Vista High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Gr: 9-12 | 1,926 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
El Sereno Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Cocoa Palm Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
95628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4501 Bannister Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 29%
6838 Kermit Ln.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Gr: K-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95628, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95628, CA include Meraki High School, Earl Legette Elementary School and Bella Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in 95628?
10 public schools are located in 95628.
What percentage of students in 95628 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 95628 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95628?
95628 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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