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Best 95660 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,298 students in 95660, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95660, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95660, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95660 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95660, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95660, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 Harrison St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
Gr: K-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Warren A. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4315 Don Julio Blvd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3638 Bainbridge Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Kohler Tk-8
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Village Tk-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Highlands High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6601 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3465
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
F. C. Joyce Tk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Oakdale Tk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Miles P. Richmond
Special Education School
4330 Keema Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3495
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95660, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95660, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95660?
12 public schools are located in 95660.
What percentage of students in 95660 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95660 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95660?
95660 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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