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San Juan Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 38,232 students in San Juan Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Juan Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
68 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
38,232 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
1,681 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
San Juan Unified School District, which is ranked #901 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#904 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
175 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,597 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,816 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
2,418 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
17,809 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
47%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
256 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,048 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,079
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,756
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,885
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,911
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,945
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,906
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,773
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,868
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,892
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,936
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,098
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,981
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,202
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,392 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$693 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,119
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,392
$18,396
Best San Juan Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Del Dayo Elementary 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
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Deterding Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #88.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #99.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1010.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #1111.
Bella Vista High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Grades: 9-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #1212.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1313.
Mira Loma High 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
| 1,632 students
Rank: #1414.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1616.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1717.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #1818.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1919.
Ottomon Way Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2020.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2121.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2222.
Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #2323.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #2424.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #2525.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #2626.
Trajan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2727.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #2828.
Del Paso Manor Elementary 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
| 702 students
Rank: #2929.
Oakview Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #3030.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
Rank: #3131.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3232.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #3333.
El Camino Fundamental High 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
| 1,296 students
Rank: #3434.
El Sereno Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3535.
Casa Roble Fundamental High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Oak Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,103 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District manages 68 public schools serving 38,232 students.
What is the rank of San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District is ranked #901 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan Unified School District?
47% of San Juan Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Juan Unified School District?
San Juan Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Juan Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,392 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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