Top Rankings
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 53 public elementary schools serving 26,275 students in San Juan Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Juan Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
68 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
38,232 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
1,681 Teachers
174,000 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
175 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,597 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,816 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
55%
# Black Students
2,418 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
17,809 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
47%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
256 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,048 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,079
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,756
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,885
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,911
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,945
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,906
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,773
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,868
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,892
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,936
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,098
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,981
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,202
41,169
# 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 Elementary 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.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2929.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #3030.
Arcade Fundamental Middle 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
| 391 students
Rank: #3131.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #3232.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #3333.
Thomas Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Moraga Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2041
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2041
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
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