For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,134 students in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Southeastern Sacramento are Leonardo Da Vinci, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and The Language Academy Of Sacramento. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Power Inn Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include Leonardo Da Vinci, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus and The Language Academy Of Sacramento.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento?
6 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of Southeastern Sacramento, Sacramento public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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