For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 5,810 students in 95835, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95835, CA are Westlake Charter, Natomas Charter and Heron. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95835 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95835, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95835, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #33.
Heron
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #44.
Paso Verde
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 911 students
Rank: #55.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
95835, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5880
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5880
Grades: 9-10
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95835, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95835, CA include Westlake Charter, Natomas Charter and Heron.
How many public middle schools are located in 95835?
5 public middle schools are located in 95835.
What is the racial composition of students in 95835?
95835 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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