Best 95819 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,733 students in 95819, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,343 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 95819, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95819, CA are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Caleb Greenwood Elementary School and Theodore Judah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95819 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95819, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95819, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4685
Gr: K-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4515
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3919 Mckinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Umoja International Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 N St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95819, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95819?
5 public schools are located in 95819.
What percentage of students in 95819 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 95819 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95819?
95819 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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