Top 10 Best Sacramento County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 106 public high schools serving 101,039 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA are Mira Loma High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Sacramento County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Del Lago High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sacramento County (2024)

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.
West Campus
(Math: 62% | Reading: 93% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #44.
Folsom High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,675 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1970 Brd.stone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 526-3794
Grades: K-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
La Entrada Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5320 Hemlock St.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 979-8050
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pacific Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #2121.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: #2222.
Mokelumne High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Ct.land High Sch Ln.
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 So. Second St.
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1719
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2525.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,347 students
Rank: #2626.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,565 students
Rank: #2727.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #2828.
Elk Grove High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,838 students
Rank: #2929.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Grades: 9-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #3030.
El Sereno Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #3131.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #3232.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 6,697 students
Rank: #3333.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #3434.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 288-5751
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #3535.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 664 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 high schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA include Mira Loma High School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and West Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Sacramento County, CA?
106 public high schools are located in Sacramento County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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