For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,671 students in 95821, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95821, CA are Arcade Middle School, Marconi Learning Academy and Katherine Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95821 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95821, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95821, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcade Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Marconi Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: #33.
Katherine Johnson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-5500
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95821, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95821, CA include Arcade Middle School, Marconi Learning Academy and Katherine Johnson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95821?
3 public middle schools are located in 95821.
What is the racial composition of students in 95821?
95821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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