Best West Sacramento Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,521 students in West Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Bridgeway Island Elementary School and Southport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sacramento, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in West Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Gr: K-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Gr: K-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1504 Fallbrook St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Westfield Village Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Gr: K-12
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West Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 1-6
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Gr: 10-11 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-6 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA include Sacramento Valley Charter, Bridgeway Island Elementary School and Southport Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Sacramento?
9 public elementary schools are located in West Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?

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