For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,910 students in 95829, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,614 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 95829, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95829, CA are Arnold Adreani Elementary School, Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School and Robert J. Fite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95829 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95829, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95829, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9927 Wildhawk West Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Gr: K-6 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Robert J. Fite Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9561 Butler School Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Gr: K-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Gr: 7-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
95829, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Po Box 293585
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 387-8063
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 387-8063
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95829, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95829, CA include Arnold Adreani Elementary School, Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School and Robert J. Fite Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95829?
5 public schools are located in 95829.
What percentage of students in 95829 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 95829 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95829?
95829 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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