For the 2023-24 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,855 students in Rancho Cordova, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 606 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cordova, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Cordova Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Rancho Cordova, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Grades: K-6
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Grades: K-6
| 847 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: n/an/a
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
10359 S. White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reymouth Special Education Center
Special Education School
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-9007
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-9007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Cordova Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Cordova, CA?
21 public schools are located in Rancho Cordova, CA.
What percentage of students in Rancho Cordova, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cordova, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova, CA?
Rancho Cordova, CA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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