For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 815 students in 95826, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95826, CA are El Centro Jr./sr. High School, Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School and Palmiter Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95826 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95826, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95826 have a Graduation Rate of 29%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foundations Academy, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95826, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
95826, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacramento County Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2446
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2446
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95826, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95826, CA include El Centro Jr./sr. High School, Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School and Palmiter Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 95826?
6 public high schools are located in 95826.
What is the racial composition of students in 95826?
95826 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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