Best Schools in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County, CA has 458 public schools (81 high, 45 middle, 285 elementary) serving 268,774 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Sacramento County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sacramento County, CA
The top high schools in Sacramento County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 838 Students
2. Vista Del Lago High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
3. Meraki High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Folsom High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2718 Students
5. Pleasant Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students
6. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natomas Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
7. Liberty Ranch High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
8. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2587 Students
9. Cosumnes Oaks High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students
10. Bella Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sacramento County, CA
The top middle schools in Sacramento County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Folsom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1340 Students
2. Sutter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1552 Students
3. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students
4. Sutter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1075 Students
5. Katherine L. Albiani Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students
6. Winston Churchill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
7. Toby Johnson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students
8. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natomas Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
9. Joseph Kerr Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 791 Students
10. Edward Harris Jr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1192 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sacramento County, CA
The top elementary schools in Sacramento County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Stem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
2. Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 655 Students
3. Empire Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
4. Caleb Greenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
5. Crocker/riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacramento City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 621 Students
6. Russell Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 618 Students
7. Mangini Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
8. Arnold Adreani Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 875 Students
9. Folsom Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
10. Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Folsom-cordova Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 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.
Questions About Schools in Sacramento County, CA
How many schools are in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County, CA has 458 public schools: 81 high schools, 45 middle schools and 285 elementary schools, serving 268,774 students in total.
How do schools in Sacramento County perform on state tests?
On average, 458 schools in Sacramento County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sacramento County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sacramento County?
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.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sacramento County
20 places in Sacramento County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Sacramento (181)
- Elk Grove (37)
- Carmichael (16)
- Folsom (16)
- Rancho Cordova (16)
- Citrus Heights (12)
- North Highlands (12)
- Orangevale (12)
- Antelope (10)
- Fair Oaks (10)
- Galt (9)
- Rio Linda (7)
- Mather (3)
- Elverta (2)
- Courtland (1)
- Herald (1)
- Isleton (1)
- Sloughhouse (1)
- Walnut Grove (1)
- Wilton (1)
School districts (11)
- Sacramento City Unified (73 schools)
- Elk Grove Unified (66 schools)
- San Juan Unified (66 schools)
- Twin Rivers Unified (43 schools)
- Folsom-Cordova Unified (34 schools)
- Natomas Unified (19 schools)
- Center Joint Unified (7 schools)
- Galt Joint Union Elementary (6 schools)
- Robla Elementary (5 schools)
- Sacramento County Office of Education (5 schools)
- Galt Joint Union High (3 schools)