For the 2023-24 school year, there are 204 public schools serving 126,091 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 63 private schools, serving 12,584 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA are Mira Loma High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Arnold Adreani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Sacramento, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mira Loma High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9927 Wildhawk W. Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Grades: K-6
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #55.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
American Lakes
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Arden Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
La Entrada Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5320 Hemlock St.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 979-8050
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 979-8050
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Mariemont Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Pacific Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5089
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5089
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #1212.
Inderkum High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,347 students
Rank: #1313.
Sheldon High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,565 students
Rank: #1414.
Rio Americano High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #1515.
El Camino Fundamental High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #1616.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Grades: 7-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1717.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1818.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1919.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #2020.
Robert J. Fite Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9561 Butler Sch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #2121.
Futures High School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2222.
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2323.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: K-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #2424.
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: K-6
| 830 students
Rank: #2525.
Florin High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #2626.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2727.
Valley High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #2828.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2929.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 W. 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #3131.
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Cranleigh Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Grades: K-6
| 653 students
Rank: #3232.
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8737 Brittany Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7580
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7580
Grades: K-6
| 970 students
Rank: #3333.
The Language Of Sacramento
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: #3434.
Anna Kirchgater Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8141 Stevenson Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-9150
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-9150
Grades: K-6
| 720 students
Rank: #3535.
Yav Pem Suab - Preparing For The Future Charter
Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 S. Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
National University Academy Robla (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA include Mira Loma High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Arnold Adreani Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento, CA?
204 public schools are located in Sacramento, CA.
What percentage of students in Sacramento, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, CA public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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