Top 10 Best Sacramento County Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 390 public schools serving 248,017 students in Sacramento County, CA (there are 126 private schools, serving 19,607 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, 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 County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Sacramento County 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:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 Edison Ave.
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9927 Wildhawk W. Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Grades: K-6
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,566 students
Rank: #55.
Cosumnes Oaks High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8350 Lotz Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 2,132 students
Rank: #66.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Grades: K-6
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6400 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,697 students
Rank: #88.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Grades: K-6
| 847 students
Rank: #99.
Zehnder Ranch Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Grades: K-6
| 1,304 students
Rank: #1010.
Bella Vista High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Grades: 9-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #1111.
Stone Lake Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9673 Lakepoint Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Grades: 7-8
| 949 students
Rank: #1313.
Elliott Ranch Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10000 E. Taron Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #1414.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9140 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 1,306 students
Rank: #1515.
Toby Johnson Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10099 Franklin High Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Grades: 7-8
| 1,252 students
Rank: #1616.
Cosumnes River Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13580 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #1717.
Edna Batey Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 Stonebrook Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Grades: K-6
| 865 students
Rank: #1818.
Arlene Hein Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6820 Bellaterra Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-0654
Grades: K-6
| 976 students
Rank: #1919.
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9850 Fire Poppy Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 686-1725
Grades: K-6
| 786 students
Rank: #2020.
Carroll Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10325 Stathos Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-0106
Grades: K-6
| 934 students
Rank: #2121.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2222.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10160 Pleasant Grove Sch Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9630
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #2323.
Casa Roble Fundamental High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9151 Oak Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #2424.
C. W. Dillard Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9721 Dillard Rd.
Wilton, CA 95693
(916) 687-6121
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #2525.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #2626.
Laguna Creek High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Grades: 9-12
| 2,210 students
Rank: #2727.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #2828.
Center High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #2929.
Monterey Trail High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8661 Power Inn Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,398 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
American Lakes
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Arden Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Cameron Ranch Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Hackberry Ln.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2302
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA include Mira Loma High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Arnold Adreani Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento County, CA?
390 public schools are located in Sacramento County, CA.
What percentage of students in Sacramento County, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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