For the 2024-25 school year, there are 389 public schools serving 254,185 students in Sacramento County, CA (there are 134 private schools, serving 20,693 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School and Mangini Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sacramento County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9927 Wildhawk W. Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Grades: K-6
| 875 students
Rank: #88.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Chan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Folsom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,340 students
Rank: #1212.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1313.
Elliott Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10000 E. Taron Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1414.
Folsom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,718 students
Rank: #1515.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #1616.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Grades: K-6
| 966 students
Rank: #1717.
West Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #1818.
Zehnder Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Grades: K-6
| 1,035 students
Rank: #1919.
Stone Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9673 Lakepoint Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #2020.
Genevieve Didion
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2121.
Pleasant Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Rank: #2222.
Vista Del Lago High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1970 Brd.stone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #2525.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2209
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2626.
Natoma Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2727.
William Land Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2828.
Del Dayo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #2929.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #3030.
Cosumnes River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13580 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #3131.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #3232.
Edna Batey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9421 Stonebrook Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Grades: K-6
| 827 students
Rank: #3333.
Mather Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 Mather Sch Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #3434.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #3535.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10160 Pleasant Grove Sch Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9630
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9630
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Alpha Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Golden Valley Tahoe (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA include Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School and Mangini Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento County?
389 public schools are located in Sacramento County.
What percentage of students in Sacramento County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sacramento County include: Vista Del Lago High School vs. Folsom High School, Liberty Ranch High School vs. Galt High School, Galt High School vs. Liberty Ranch High School
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