For the 2025-26 school year, there are 395 public schools serving 261,792 students in Sacramento County, CA (there are 137 private schools, serving 20,378 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 Riverview Stem Elementary School, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School and Sandra J. Gallardo 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sacramento County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4685
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4685
Gr: K-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9927 Wildhawk West Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Gr: K-6 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4515
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4515
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Zehnder Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Gr: K-6 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Elliott Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10000 East Taron Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Stone Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9673 Lakepoint Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Gr: K-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Gr: K-6 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Folsom High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,806 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
William Land Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4890
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4890
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Cosumnes River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13580 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2929.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Gr: 7-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Del Dayo Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Edna Batey Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9421 Stonebrook Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Miwok Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Gr: 7-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Gr: K-6
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Gr: 9-12
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Gr: 7-8 | 1,004 student Minority enrollment: 42%
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: K-12
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 22%
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
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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 Riverview Stem Elementary School, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento County?
395 public schools are located in Sacramento County.
What percentage of students in Sacramento County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sacramento County include: Vista Del Lago High School vs. Folsom High School, Liberty Ranch High School vs. Galt High School, Miwok Village Elementary School vs. Zehnder Ranch Elementary School
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