Top 10 Best Sacramento Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 205 public schools serving 130,905 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 66 private schools, serving 12,692 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Arnold Adreani Elementary School and Crocker/riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sacramento, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9927 Wildhawk W. Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Grades: K-6
| 875 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
West Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #66.
Genevieve Didion
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
William Land Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Sutterville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4967 Monterey Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 277-6693
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Grades: 7-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #1212.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1313.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1414.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3919 Mckinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1616.
Matsuyama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #1717.
Camellia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Westlake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #1919.
Natomas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #2020.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #2121.
Heron
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2222.
Valley View Charter Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #2323.
Mira Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #2424.
Daylor (William) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2525.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2312
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2626.
David Lubin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 M St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 277-6271
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #2727.
Rio Americano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #2828.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2929.
Sacramento Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #3030.
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #3131.
Regency Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5901 Bridgecross Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 566-1660
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #3232.
Robert J. Fite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9561 Butler Sch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: #3333.
Two Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #3434.
The Met
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #3535.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Sacramento public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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