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San Juan Unified School District (2026) - Orangevale, CA

San Juan Unified School District

3738 Walnut Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608-3056
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

San Juan Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 53 public elementary schools serving 27,039 students in San Juan Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Juan Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
68 Schools
7,677 Schools
# Students
39,171 Students
3,817,118 Students
# Teachers
1,732 Teachers
173,969 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Juan Unified School District, which is ranked #910 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#875 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
42%
47%
30%
29%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
45%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,976 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$693 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,684
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,976
$18,511

Best San Juan Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Gr: K-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Oakview Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Ottomon Way Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Trajan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Gr: K-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2828.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 867-2094
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Arcade Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Lichen K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 Cocoa Palm Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 68 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 39,171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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