Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sacramento County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 288 public elementary schools serving 176,024 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #2828.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Gold Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #3131.
Arlene Hein Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6820 Bellaterra Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-0654
Gr: K-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Mather Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4370 Mather School Rd.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-2440
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Mary Deterding Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10325 Stathos Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-0106
Gr: K-6 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Show 100 more public schools in Sacramento County, CA (out of 288 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sacramento County, CA include Riverview Stem Elementary School, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School and Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sacramento County?
289 public elementary schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

California Top-Ranked Public Schools
California Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights

More Articles

Opinion
About Public Schools
Scholarships
Teaching
Local School Topics