For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,431 students in 95823, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95823, CA are Valley High School, Las Flores High (Alternative) and Daylor (William) High (continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95823 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95823, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | 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: #22.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | 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: #33.
Daylor (William) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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 high schools in 95823, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95823, CA include Valley High School, Las Flores High (Alternative) and Daylor (William) High (continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95823?
6 public high schools are located in 95823.
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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