For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,419 students in 95835, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95835, CA are Westlake Charter, Heron and Paso Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95835 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95835, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95835, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
3651 Oyster Point Way
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 566-1920
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 566-1920
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
95835, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5880
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5880
Gr: 9-10 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95835, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in 95835?
5 public middle schools are located in 95835.
What is the racial composition of students in 95835?
95835 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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