For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,420 students in 95621, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95621, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95621, CA are Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Carriage Drive Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95621 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95621, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95621, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Sylvan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Lichen K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Verde High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
95621, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5959 Greenback Ln. #500 C/o Ca
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95621, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95621, CA include Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Carriage Drive Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95621?
7 public schools are located in 95621.
What percentage of students in 95621 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95621?
95621 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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