For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,979 students in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Valley Hi And North Laguna are Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School, Valley High School and Union House Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Cranleigh Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Grades: K-6
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #33.
Union House Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7850 Deercreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
John Reith Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Valley Lark Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-0110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-0110
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Jackman Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Kentwal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Grades: 7-8
| 849 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Valley Hi Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-1843
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-1843
Grades: K-6
| 857 students
Rank: #77.
Herman Leimbach Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-2120
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-2120
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento, CA include Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School, Valley High School and Union House Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of Valley Hi And North Laguna, Sacramento public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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