For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,361 students in 95817, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 91 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 95817, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95817, CA are The Language Academy Of Sacramento, Sacramento Charter High School and Father Keith B. Kenny. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95817 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95817, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95817, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Father Keith B. Kenny
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Martin Luther King Jr. Bl
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
American Legion High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
95817, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95817, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95817, CA include The Language Academy Of Sacramento, Sacramento Charter High School and Father Keith B. Kenny.
How many public schools are located in 95817?
4 public schools are located in 95817.
What percentage of students in 95817 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 95817 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95817?
95817 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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