For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,899 students in 95827, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,672 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 95827, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95827, CA are George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science, James Marshall Elementary School and Rosemont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95827 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95827, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95827, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9525 Goethe Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Rosemont High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3324 Glenmoor Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4500
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4500
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
A. M. Winn Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Explorer Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4505
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4505
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
95827, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Sacramento Juvenile Court Schools (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9738 Lincoln Village Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-3935
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-3935
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95827, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95827, CA include George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science, James Marshall Elementary School and Rosemont High School.
How many public schools are located in 95827?
5 public schools are located in 95827.
What percentage of students in 95827 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 95827 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95827?
95827 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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