Best High Schools in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA has 176 high schools with 120,936 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sacramento score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sacramento don't meet expectations.

1. Davis Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davis Joint Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1801 Students

2. Mira Loma High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students

3. Pacific Crest Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

El Dorado Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

4. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Natomas Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students

5. Da Vinci Charter Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davis Joint Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 611 Students

6. Cosumnes Oaks High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students

7. Pleasant Grove High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students

8. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 773 Students

9. Meraki High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 86 Students

10. Franklin High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2587 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA has 117 middle schools with 67,102 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sacramento score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sacramento exceed expectations.

1. Ridgeview Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students

2. Olympus Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 434 Students

3. Willma Cavitt Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students

4. Marina Village Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

5. Miller's Hill

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Latrobe • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 96 Students

6. Toby Johnson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students

7. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students

8. Katherine L. Albiani Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students

9. Twelve Bridges Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

10. Excelsior Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 441 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA has 431 elementary schools with 176,820 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sacramento score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sacramento exceed expectations.

1. Donner Trail Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students

2. Creekside Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creekside Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students

3. Oakhills Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 518 Students

4. Lakeview Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students

5. Jackson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students

6. Latrobe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Latrobe • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 65 Students

7. Freeman Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Woodland Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 442 Students

8. Arnold Adreani Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 875 Students

9. Greenhills Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 507 Students

10. Rescue Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sacramento, CA

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

Community Factors

Sacramento, CA has a total population of 2,397,382 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sacramento, CA

407,571

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sacramento, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sacramento, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,583 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Sacramento, CA

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West Sacramento, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Parkway, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arden-Arcade, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
La Riviera, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Florin, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McClellan Park, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rio Linda, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carmichael, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations