Best Schools in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County, CA has a total of 471 schools including 109 high schools, 58 middle schools and 277 elementary schools. A total of 270,583 students attend Sacramento County, CA schools. On average, schools in Sacramento County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sacramento County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County, CA has 109 high schools with 81,750 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 County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sacramento County don't meet expectations.
1. Mira Loma High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
2. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
SchoolGrade
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Natomas Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
3. Cosumnes Oaks High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students
4. Pleasant Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students
5. Meraki High
SchoolGrade
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 86 Students
6. Franklin High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2587 Students
7. Bella Vista High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
8. Casa Roble Fundamental High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
9. Monterey Trail High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students
10. Laguna Creek High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2231 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County, CA has 58 middle schools with 38,370 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 County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sacramento County exceed expectations.
1. Toby Johnson Middle
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students
2. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students
3. Katherine L. Albiani Middle
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students
4. T. R. Smedberg Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1026 Students
5. Joseph Kerr Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 791 Students
6. Harriet G. Eddy Middle
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 948 Students
7. Edward Harris Jr. Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1192 Students
8. Antelope Crossing Middle
SchoolGrade
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Dry Creek Joint Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
9. Andrew Carnegie Middle
SchoolGrade
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San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
10. Arden Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County, CA has 277 elementary schools with 122,182 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 County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sacramento County exceed expectations.
1. Arnold Adreani Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 875 Students
2. Sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 966 Students
3. Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 845 Students
4. Zehnder Ranch Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1035 Students
5. Elliott Ranch Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
6. Stone Lake Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 693 Students
7. Edna Batey Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 827 Students
8. Arlene Hein Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 846 Students
9. Cosumnes River Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
10. Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sacramento County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sacramento County, CA has a total population of 1,585,055 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sacramento County, 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 County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sacramento County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sacramento County, 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 County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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