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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sacramento Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 205 public schools serving 135,357 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 62 private schools, serving 13,311 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sacramento, CA are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Crocker/riverside Elementary School and Arnold Adreani Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4685
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9927 Wildhawk West Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Gr: K-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4515
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
William Land Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4890
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Miwok Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Gr: 7-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Sutterville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4967 Monterey Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4730
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3919 Mckinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Camellia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Matsuyama Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
David Lubin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 M St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-4540
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: K-6 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Regency Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5901 Bridgecross Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 566-1660
Gr: K-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
Robert J. Fite Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9561 Butler School Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Gr: K-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3333.
Foothill Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5520 Lancelot Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1830
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Pony Express Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1250 56th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4690
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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