For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,234 students in 95821, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 587 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95821, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95821, CA are Mira Loma High School, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School and Del Paso Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95821 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95821, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95821, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mira Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #22.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2312
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2312
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
El Camino Fundamental High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #55.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Pasadena Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7373
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7373
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Marconi Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Grades: K-12
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
Whitney Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4248 Whitney Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2407
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2407
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
Dyer-kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 566-2150
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 566-2150
Grades: K-5
| 751 students
95821, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Paramount Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4010 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 484-1480
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 484-1480
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
3555 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7757
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7757
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95821, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95821, CA include Mira Loma High School, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School and Del Paso Manor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95821?
9 public schools are located in 95821.
What percentage of students in 95821 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95821 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95821?
95821 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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