For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 367 students in Meadow Vista, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 200 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Meadow Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Meadow Vista, CA is Sierra Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meadow Vista, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Meadow Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meadow Vista, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16505 Placer Hills Rd.
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Meadow Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Meadow Vista, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Meadow Vista, CA include Sierra Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meadow Vista?
1 public schools are located in Meadow Vista.
What percentage of students in Meadow Vista go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Meadow Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meadow Vista?
Meadow Vista public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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