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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sacramento County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 108 public high schools serving 109,232 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA are West Campus, Vista Del Lago High School and Folsom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Sacramento County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sacramento County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Franklin High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6400 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Bella Vista High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cosumnes Oaks High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8350 Lotz Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 2,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Antelope High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 Titan Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 726-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Elk Grove High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Mokelumne High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Courtland High School Ln.
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Laguna Creek High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Center High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Liberty Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12945 Marengo Rd.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Gr: K-12 | 7,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
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: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA include West Campus, Vista Del Lago High School and Folsom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sacramento County?
108 public high schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

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