For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,764 students in Folsom, CA. The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Folsom have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Folsom, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: #88.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1111.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,482 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Folsom, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Folsom, CA include Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School, Mangini Ranch Elementary School and Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School. Folsom has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Folsom, CA?
14 public elementary schools are located in Folsom, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom, CA?
Folsom, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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