For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,208 students in 95833, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95833, CA are Hardy Brown College Prep, Leroy Greene Academy and Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95833 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95833, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95833, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Gr: K-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rio Tierra Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Northstead Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2730
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2730
Gr: 7-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Gr: K-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
American Lakes
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Bannon Creek
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95833, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95833, CA include Hardy Brown College Prep, Leroy Greene Academy and Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public middle schools are located in 95833?
9 public middle schools are located in 95833.
What is the racial composition of students in 95833?
95833 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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