For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,321 students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southwestern Sacramento are Genevieve Didion, Capitol Collegiate Academy and California Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
California Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
John H. Still
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 John Still Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 395-4625
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 395-4625
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
Sam Brannan Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Elmer Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5360
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5360
Grades: 7-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 68th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5327
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5327
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include Genevieve Didion, Capitol Collegiate Academy and California Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
11 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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