For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,122 students in 95842, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 547 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95842, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95842, CA are Foothill Oaks Elementary School, Ridgepoint Elementary School and Frontier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95842 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95842, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95842, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5520 Lancelot Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1830
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1830
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Ridgepoint Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6691 Silverthorne Cir.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1840
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1840
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Foothill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Mccloud Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Foothill Ranch Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Diablo Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Gr: 7-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5761 Brett Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1650
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1650
Gr: K-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95842, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95842, CA include Foothill Oaks Elementary School, Ridgepoint Elementary School and Frontier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95842?
6 public schools are located in 95842.
What percentage of students in 95842 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95842 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95842?
95842 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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