For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,277 students in 95842, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 507 private students). 89% 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 Tk-8 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95842, CA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Ridgepoint Tk-8
(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 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 379 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 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 Tk-8 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?
89% 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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