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Best Schools in 95821, CA
95821, CA has 25 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,405 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 95821 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95821, CA
The top high schools in 95821, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Americano High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
2. Mira Loma High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
3. El Camino Fundamental High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
4. Grant Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
5. Encina Preparatory High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95821, CA
The top middle schools in 95821, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winston Churchill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Arden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Arcade Fundamental Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 469 Students
5. Katherine Johnson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95821, CA
The top elementary schools in 95821, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students
2. Mission Avenue Open Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 405 Students
3. Del Paso Manor Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 704 Students
4. Hagginwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 372 Students
5. Pasadena Avenue Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
6. Michael J. Castori Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students
7. Cottage Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
8. Whitney Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
9. Starr King K-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 806 Students
10. Howe Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 721 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95821, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95821, CA has a total population of 39,433 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95821, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95821, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95821, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95821, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95821, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95821, CA
How many schools are in 95821, CA?
95821, CA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,405 students in total.
How do schools in 95821 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 95821 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 95821 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95821?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations