For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,186 students in 95826, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 539 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 95826, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95826, CA are California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, Feather River Charter and Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95826 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95826, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95826, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 2,562 students
Rank: #33.
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Empire Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Stansberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Rosemont Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4695
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4695
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra-enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 381-2767
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 381-2767
Grades: K-6
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8182 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Grades: 7-12
| 237 students
Rank: #1212.
Isador Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4600
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4600
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #1313.
Palmiter Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2020
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2020
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1414.
North Area Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1515.
Foundations Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1616.
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2074
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2074
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
95826, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Sacramento County Ed Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Sacramento County Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2446
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2446
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 382-5960
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 382-5960
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95826, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95826, CA include California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, Feather River Charter and Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95826?
16 public schools are located in 95826.
What percentage of students in 95826 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 95826 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95826?
95826 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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