Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skycrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skycrest Elementary serves the northeast part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families living within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most homes located about 0.9 miles from the school's edge and the furthest point being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skycrest Elementary School's student population of 436 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skycrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skycrest Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skycrest Elementary School's ranking?
Skycrest Elementary School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Skycrest Elementary School often compared to?
Skycrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Skycrest Elementary School?
436 students attend Skycrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Skycrest Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skycrest Elementary School?
Skycrest Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Skycrest Elementary School offer ?
Skycrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Skycrest Elementary School part of?
Skycrest Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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