For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 386 students in Mather, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mather, CA are Mather Heights Elementary School and Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mather, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mather have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mather, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Mather, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kitty Hawk High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 363-5019
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 363-5019
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mather, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mather, CA include Mather Heights Elementary School and Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter.
How many public schools are located in Mather?
2 public schools are located in Mather.
What is the racial composition of students in Mather?
Mather public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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