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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sacramento County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 392 public schools serving 261,792 students in Sacramento County, CA (there are 127 private schools, serving 20,963 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA are Riverview Stem Elementary School, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sacramento County (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.
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: #33.
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4640 Sparrow Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2460
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9932 Inwood Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2425
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Russell Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2430
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Folsom Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Manseau Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9135
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Chan Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,508 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Empire Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9130
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Zehnder Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 793-3300
Gr: K-6 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Elliott Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10000 East Taron Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Stone Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9673 Lakepoint Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096
Gr: K-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Folsom High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Cosumnes River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13580 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 682-2653
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Gr: 8-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Gr: 7-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Natoma Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Del Dayo Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Mcclaren Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2323
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Edna Batey Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 Stonebrook Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520
Gr: K-6 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sacramento County, CA include Riverview Stem Elementary School, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sacramento County?
395 public schools are located in Sacramento County.
What percentage of students in Sacramento County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

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