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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rancho Cordova Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,311 students in Rancho Cordova, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 606 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cordova, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Riverview Stem Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Gr: K-6 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Gr: K-6 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Cordova Gardens Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Options For Youth-san Juan
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5825 Windmill Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
(916) 485-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Cordova Lane Center
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Reymouth Special Education Center
Special Education School
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-9007

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Riverview Stem Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
25 public schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What percentage of students in Rancho Cordova go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cordova are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rancho Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?

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