Top Rankings
San Juan Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 39,171 students in San Juan Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Juan Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
68 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
39,171 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,732 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Juan Unified School District, which is ranked #911 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#875 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,183 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$909 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$791 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,195
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,183
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best San Juan Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Gr: 8-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Del Dayo Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Mary Deterding Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Bella Vista High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Gr: K-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Oakview Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Ottomon Way Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Trajan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2727.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Gr: K-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Casa Roble Fundamental High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Oak Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
El Sereno Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District manages 68 public schools serving 39,171 students.
What is the rank of San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District is ranked #911 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan Unified School District?
45% of San Juan Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Juan Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,183 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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