For the 2024 school year, there are 132 public middle schools serving 88,464 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA are Folsom Middle School, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Katherine L. Albiani Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Grades: 7-8
| 949 students
Rank: #33.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9140 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 1,306 students
Rank: #44.
Toby Johnson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10099 Franklin High Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Grades: 7-8
| 1,252 students
Rank: #55.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,482 students
Rank: #77.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1010.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Grades: 7-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1111.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6537 W. Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Grades: 7-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1515.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2067
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1616.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1717.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
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: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
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: #18 - 2418. - 24.
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: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 526-3794
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 526-3794
Grades: K-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2525.
Paso Verde
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2626.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #2727.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: #2828.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Rank: #2929.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #3030.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #3131.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 So. Second St.
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1719
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1719
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #3434.
Golden Valley River
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Lake Natoma Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
Rank: #3535.
Ridgepoint Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a 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
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 236 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
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 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
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 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
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 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
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 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
Futures High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a 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
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Grant Community Outreach Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
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 middle schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA include Folsom Middle School, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Katherine L. Albiani Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento County, CA?
132 public middle schools are located in Sacramento County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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