Best Rancho Cordova Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,369 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Innovations Academy, Feather River Charter and Clarksville Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarksville Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Options For Youth-san Juan
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5825 Windmill Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
(916) 485-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Innovations Academy, Feather River Charter and Clarksville Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
9 public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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