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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Bella Vista High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students

8. Casa Roble Fundamental High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students

9. Monterey Trail High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students

10. Laguna Creek High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. T. R. Smedberg Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1026 Students

5. Joseph Kerr Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 791 Students

6. Harriet G. Eddy Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 948 Students

7. Edward Harris Jr. Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1192 Students

8. Antelope Crossing Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dry Creek Joint Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

9. Andrew Carnegie Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

10. Arden Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Sunrise Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 966 Students

3. Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 845 Students

4. Zehnder Ranch Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1035 Students

5. Elliott Ranch Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students

6. Stone Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 693 Students

7. Edna Batey Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 827 Students

8. Arlene Hein Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 846 Students

9. Cosumnes River Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students

10. Pleasant Grove Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

270,583

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

C-

30.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,848 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Sacramento County, CA

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Yolo County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Placer County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Amador County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
El Dorado County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Solano County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Calaveras County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Napa County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sonoma County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lake County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alpine County, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations