For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 14,925 students in 95838, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA are Futures High School, Norwood Junior High School and Nova Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95838 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95838, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95838, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Nova Opportunity
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Grades: K-12
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Keema School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1281 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Grades: K-12
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Katherine Johnson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 971-5500
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Grades: 1-12
| 3,180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 9,069 students
95838, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
1281 North Ave
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Nova Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1184
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1184
Grades: 7-9
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA include Futures High School, Norwood Junior High School and Nova Opportunity.
How many public middle schools are located in 95838?
8 public middle schools are located in 95838.
What is the racial composition of students in 95838?
95838 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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