For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,352 students in 95823, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 883 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 95823, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95823, CA are Daylor (William) High (continuation School), Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School and Las Flores High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95823, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daylor (William) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Cranleigh Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Grades: K-6
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #55.
Union House Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7850 Deercreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
Charles E. Mack Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Brookfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-5524
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-5524
Grades: K-6
| 808 students
Rank: #77.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
John Reith Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Valley Lark Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-0110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-0110
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Grades: K-6
| 703 students
Rank: #1010.
Fern Bacon Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4140 Cuny Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Grades: 7-8
| 647 students
Rank: #1111.
Samuel Jackman Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Kentwal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Grades: 7-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Valley Hi Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-1843
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-1843
Grades: K-6
| 857 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Forest Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-4675
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-4675
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #1414.
Herman Leimbach Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-2120
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-2120
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #1515.
Luther Burbank High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Florin Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #1616.
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
95823, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95823, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95823, CA include Daylor (William) High (continuation School), Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School and Las Flores High (Alternative).
How many public schools are located in 95823?
16 public schools are located in 95823.
What percentage of students in 95823 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 95823 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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