For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,056 students in 95838, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 95838, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95838, CA are Futures High School, Higher Learning Academy and Bell Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95838 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95838, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95838, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Futures High School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Bell Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 922-0202
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 922-0202
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Grades: 1-12
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
590 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3425
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3425
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elwood J. Keema High School
Alternative School
1281 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 Fairbanks Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3435
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3435
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Jessie Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 922-2767
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 922-2767
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3450
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,088 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 3,225 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Main Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 929-9559
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 929-9559
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
1801 S. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3420
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3420
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Grades: 7-8
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Grades: 7-9
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
5200 Marysville Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 649-5200
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 649-5200
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
4352 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 927-0136
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 927-0136
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4350 Taylor St.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 927-5340
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 927-5340
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
95838, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
1281 North Ave
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Nova Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1184
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1184
Grades: 7-9
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95838, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95838, CA are Futures High School, Higher Learning Academy and Bell Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95838, CA?
18 public schools are located in 95838, CA.
What percentage of students in 95838, CA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 95838, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95838, CA?
95838, CA minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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