Best Schools in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA has a total of 778 schools including 176 high schools, 117 middle schools and 431 elementary schools. A total of 407,571 students attend Sacramento, CA schools. On average, schools in Sacramento score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sacramento exceed expectations.
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
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Davis Joint Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1801 Students
2. Mira Loma High
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
3. Pacific Crest Academy
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El Dorado Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
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Natomas Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
5. Da Vinci Charter Academy
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Davis Joint Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 611 Students
6. Cosumnes Oaks High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students
7. Pleasant Grove High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students
8. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 773 Students
9. Meraki High
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 86 Students
10. Franklin High
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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
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students
2. Olympus Junior High
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 434 Students
3. Willma Cavitt Junior High
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students
4. Marina Village Middle
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
5. Miller's Hill
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Latrobe • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 96 Students
6. Toby Johnson Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students
7. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students
8. Katherine L. Albiani Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students
9. Twelve Bridges Middle
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Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
10. Excelsior Elementary
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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
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Creekside Charter
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Creekside Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students
3. Oakhills Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 518 Students
4. Lakeview Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
5. Jackson Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
6. Latrobe Elementary
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Latrobe • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 65 Students
7. Freeman Elementary
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Woodland Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 442 Students
8. Arnold Adreani Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 875 Students
9. Greenhills Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 507 Students
10. Rescue Elementary
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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
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 Sacramento, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Sacramento, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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