Top Rankings
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 21,699 students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
21,699 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,020 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
25%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,752 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$430 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$385 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,805
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,752
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,508 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Folsom High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 Mather School Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Cordova Gardens Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
4545 Old Ranch Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2465
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2465
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District manages 37 public schools serving 21,699 students.
What is the rank of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District is ranked #325 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
35% of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District?
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Folsom-Cordova Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,752 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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