Top 10 Best West Sacramento Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,920 students in West Sacramento, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 316 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in West Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Washington Middle College High School and River City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Sacramento have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best West Sacramento, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
River City High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,233 students
Rank: #44.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 7-9
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Grades: K-8
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Grades: K-7
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
Grades: K-8
| 578 students
West Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Grades: 10-11
| 34 students
West Sacramento Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Washington Middle College High School and River City High School.
How many public schools are located in West Sacramento, CA?
13 public schools are located in West Sacramento, CA.
What percentage of students in West Sacramento, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in West Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Sacramento, CA?
West Sacramento, CA minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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