Best 95817 California Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 869 students in 95817, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95817, CA are The Language Academy Of Sacramento and Father Keith B. Kenny. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95817 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95817, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95817, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Father Keith B. Kenny
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Martin Luther King Jr. Bl
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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95817, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2315 34th St.
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 elementary schools in 95817, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95817, CA include The Language Academy Of Sacramento and Father Keith B. Kenny.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95817?
2 public elementary schools are located in 95817.
What is the racial composition of students in 95817?
95817 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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