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Best 95826 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,600 students in 95826, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 508 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 95826, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95826, CA are California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, Golden Empire Elementary School and Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95826 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95826, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95826, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Golden Empire Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2441 Stansberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Rosemont Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4695
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Sierra-enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9115 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 381-2767
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8182 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Palmiter Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2020
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Isador Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4600
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
North Area Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Foundations Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2074
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Sacramento County Rop
Vocational School
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2446
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95826, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95826?
16 public schools are located in 95826.
What percentage of students in 95826 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 95826 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95826?
95826 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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