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Best Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA has 39 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 24,316 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Rancho Cordova don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
The top high schools in Rancho Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students
2. Rio Americano High
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
3. Cordova High
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
4. George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
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Sacramento City Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
5. Rosemont High
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Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
6. Kinney High (continuation)
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
7. Folsom Lake High
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
8. Prospect Community Day
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
The top middle schools in Rancho Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Folsom Middle
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1340 Students
2. Sutter Middle
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1552 Students
3. Katherine L. Albiani Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students
4. W. E. Mitchell Middle
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
5. Albert Einstein Middle
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Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students
6. Mills Middle
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
The top elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Stem Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
2. Mangini Ranch Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
3. Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
4. Mather Heights Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
5. Natoma Station Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
6. Cosumnes River Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
7. Sunrise Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 966 Students
8. Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 845 Students
9. Gold River Discovery Center K-8
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 699 Students
10. Peter J. Shields Elementary
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Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rancho Cordova, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rancho Cordova, CA has a total population of 84,074 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rancho Cordova, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rancho Cordova, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rancho Cordova, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
How many schools are in Rancho Cordova, CA?
Rancho Cordova, CA has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 24,316 students in total.
How do schools in Rancho Cordova perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Rancho Cordova score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Rancho Cordova don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rancho Cordova?
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: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Rancho Cordova
18 of 18 schools in Rancho Cordova carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 5D: 7F: 2
All 18 public schools we grade in Rancho Cordova. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (11)
- Cordova Gardens Elementary
- Cordova Meadows Elementary
- Cordova Villa Elementary
- Navigator Elementary
- Peter J Shields Elementary
- Rancho Cordova Elementary
- Riverview Stem Elementary
- Robert J Mcgarvey Elementary
- Sunrise Elementary
- White Rock Elementary
- Williamson Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.