For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 9,486 students in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Sacramento are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School, Westlake Charter and Natomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
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: #33.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #44.
Heron
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 968 students
Rank: #55.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Norwood Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Grades: 7-8
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N. Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Grades: K-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1010.
Nova Opportunity
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #1111.
New Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jessie Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 704-8317
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 704-8317
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1212.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Grades: K-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
North Area Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1414.
American Lakes
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1515.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1214 N. Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1616.
Bannon Creek
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3051 Fairfield St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3490
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3490
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School, Westlake Charter and Natomas Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
17 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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