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Best 95823 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,331 students in 95823, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 692 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95823, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95823, CA are Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School, Valley High School and Las Flores High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95823, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7000 Cranleigh Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-8586
Gr: K-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Gr: K-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Union House Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7850 Deercreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Gr: K-6 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
William Daylor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Charles E. Mack Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Brookfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-5524
Gr: K-6 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Gr: K-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
John Reith Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Valley Lark Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-0110
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Fern Bacon Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 Cuny Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Herman Leimbach Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-2120
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5251 Valley Hi Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-1843
Gr: K-6 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Samuel Jackman Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7925 Kentwal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4720 Forest Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-4675
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Luther Burbank High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Florin Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Rio Cazadero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95823, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95823, CA include Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School, Valley High School and Las Flores High (Alternative).
How many public schools are located in 95823?
16 public schools are located in 95823.
What percentage of students in 95823 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95823 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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