Best High Schools in Rio Linda, CA

High schools
2
Students
2,340
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Rio Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rio Linda High

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1596 Students

2. Highlands High

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rio Linda, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,197
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Rio Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westside Preparatory Charter

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 392 Students

2. Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 318 Students

3. Norwood Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students

4. Alpha Technology Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elverta Joint Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rio Linda, CA

Elementary schools
9
Students
3,645
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Rio Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Regency Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 723 Students

2. Dry Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 594 Students

3. Westside Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students

4. Orchard Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students

5. Elverta Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elverta Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 131 Students

6. Sierra View Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 278 Students

7. Robla Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Robla Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 339 Students

8. Frederick Joyce Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 509 Students

9. Main Avenue Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Robla Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 364 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Linda, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rio Linda, CA has a total population of 16,208 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rio Linda, CA

8,288

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rio Linda, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Linda, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio Linda, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,231 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rio Linda, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Rio Linda, CA

How many schools are in Rio Linda, CA?

Rio Linda, CA has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,288 students in total.

How do schools in Rio Linda perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Rio Linda score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Rio Linda meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rio Linda?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Rio Linda, CA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Elverta, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McClellan Park, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Highlands, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Antelope, CA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Foothill Farms, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riego, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arden-Arcade, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Carmichael, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pleasant Grove, CA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sacramento, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Rio Linda

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
86%
Exceeding
57%
Avg actual scores
34.6%
Avg projected
31.1%

7 of 7 schools in Rio Linda carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 3C: 4

All 7 public schools we grade in Rio Linda. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (7)