Top 10 Best Folsom Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,254 students in Folsom, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,052 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Folsom, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Folsom has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Folsom, CA are Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School, Mangini Ranch Elementary School and Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folsom, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Folsom have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Folsom, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #88.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #99.
Folsom High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,806 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #1111.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1212.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1313.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1414.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,628 students
Rank: #1515.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1616.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1717.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
4545 Old Ranch Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2465
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Folsom, CA?
How many public schools are located in Folsom?
18 public schools are located in Folsom.
What percentage of students in Folsom go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Folsom are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom?
Folsom public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Folsom are often viewed compared to one another?

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