For the 2024 school year, there are 74 public middle schools serving 48,375 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA are Genevieve Didion, Natomas Charter and Sutter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #33.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Grades: 7-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #44.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #55.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #66.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
American Lakes
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Arden Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #1111.
Paso Verde
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1212.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1414.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #1515.
Ridgepoint Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5816 Pioneer Way
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 566-1940
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 566-1940
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1717.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1818.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Grades: 7-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1919.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #2020.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #2121.
California Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 792 students
Rank: #2222.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #2323.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Grades: 7-8
| 659 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 425 students
Rank: #2525.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: K-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #2626.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2727.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2828.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #2929.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 W. 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #3131.
Norwood Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Grades: 7-8
| 436 students
Rank: #3232.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 538 students
Rank: #3333.
Smythe Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2781 N.gate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Grades: K-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #3434.
The Language Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: #3535.
Foothill Ranch Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Diablo Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a 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
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
National University Academy Robla (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA include Genevieve Didion, Natomas Charter and Sutter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento, CA?
74 public middle schools are located in Sacramento, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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