Best Schools in Sacramento, California
273 schools · 155 Elementary · 21 Middle · 71 High · 26 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $84,364
- Median home value
- $514,307
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
24% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Sacramento compares
California rank
#409 of 596
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$84k
85% of California median
Schools in this city
227
About Schools in Sacramento, California
Sacramento's public school system spans 196 ranked schools, giving families a wide field to navigate. The city average sits at 5.8 out of 10, which places most schools in the middle tier — but the range is broad, and where a child lands in the district matters significantly. Forty-six schools, or 23% of the total, score 7 or higher, meaning roughly one in four public schools clears a strong performance threshold. That's a meaningful concentration of quality options for parents willing to research boundaries and enrollment rules.
At the top of the rankings, William Land Elementary leads the city with a 9.0 out of 10, the highest score among all 196 ranked schools. Foothill Oaks Elementary, Sol Aureus College Preparatory, Genevieve Didion, and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary each earn an 8.7, forming a tight cluster just behind the leader. All five top-rated schools are elementary level, which signals that parents of younger children have strong options — but also prompts the practical question of which middle and high schools those pipelines feed into.
Sacramento's school landscape reflects the city's geographic sprawl. Different charter operators, traditional district schools, and magnet programs serve distinct neighborhoods, and school quality doesn't track neatly with zip code alone. Sol Aureus College Preparatory, a charter school among the top five, illustrates that non-district options can compete at the highest performance levels. Families near the Natomas area have multiple high-scoring elementary choices within a compact zone, while other parts of the city require more deliberate searching to find schools above the 5.8 city average.
For parents starting their search, the 5.8 average is a useful baseline: schools scoring 7 or above represent the top quarter of the city and are worth prioritizing for tours and waitlist research. With 196 ranked schools, Sacramento offers genuine choice — but that scale also makes filtering essential. Start with the top-rated schools in your attendance zone, then expand to charters and open-enrollment options if geography limits your first-choice picks. School scores, enrollment deadlines, and boundary maps change annually, so verify current data directly with Sacramento City Unified and any relevant charter operators before making decisions.
Elementary Schools
155 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 331 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 498 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 324 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 615 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 485 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 6 | 341 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.4 |
| 7 | 437 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.2 |
| 8 | 497 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.1 |
| 9 | 314 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.1 |
| 10 | 655 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 11 | 455 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 12 | 406 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 13 | 581 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 14 | 189 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 15 | 260 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 16 | 334 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 17 | 1,133 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 18 | 333 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
| 19 | 447 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
| 20 | 389 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 21 | 252 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.6 |
| 22 | 964 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 23 | 551 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 24 | 893 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 25 | 715 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.4 |
Show 130 more elementary schools
| 26 | 616 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 27 | 357 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.3 | ||
| 28 | 369 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 29 | 367 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 30 | 863 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 31 | 344 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 | ||
| 32 | 220 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 | ||
| 33 | 829 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 34 | 771 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.0 | ||
| 35 | 636 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.0 | ||
| 36 | 872 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 37 | 430 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 38 | 901 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.8 | ||
| 39 | 734 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 40 | 374 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 41 | 511 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 42 | 357 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 43 | 758 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 | ||
| 44 | 198 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 45 | 702 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 | ||
| 46 | 1,045 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 47 | 590 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 48 | 687 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 49 | 283 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 50 | 657 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 | ||
| 51 | 643 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 52 | 635 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 53 | 481 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 54 | 166 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 55 | 765 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 56 | 381 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 57 | 319 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 58 | 667 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 59 | 469 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 60 | 464 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 5.8 | ||
| 61 | 616 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 62 | 449 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 63 | 808 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 64 | 327 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 65 | 1,026 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 66 | 474 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 67 | 302 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 68 | 329 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 69 | 801 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 70 | 417 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 71 | 755 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 72 | 432 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 73 | 477 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 74 | 439 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 75 | 618 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 76 | 703 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.3 | ||
| 77 | 592 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 78 | 803 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 79 | 276 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 80 | 370 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 81 | 710 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 82 | 517 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 83 | 359 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 84 | 744 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 85 | 247 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 86 | 389 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 87 | 718 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 88 | 428 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 89 | 533 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 90 | 221 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 91 | 282 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 92 | 203 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.8 | ||
| 93 | 620 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 94 | 742 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 95 | 471 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 96 | 649 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 97 | 449 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 98 | 911 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 99 | 398 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.3 | ||
| 100 | 406 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.3 | ||
| 101 | 708 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 102 | 363 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 103 | 271 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.1 | ||
| 104 | 731 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 105 | 324 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 106 | 329 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 107 | 638 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.8 | ||
| 108 | 401 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.8 | ||
| 109 | 804 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 110 | 558 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.6 | ||
| 111 | 278 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.6 | ||
| 112 | 334 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.5 | ||
| 113 | 528 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.4 | ||
| 114 | 362 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.4 | ||
| 115 | 857 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.3 | ||
| 116 | 235 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.2 | ||
| 117 | 517 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.1 | ||
| 118 | 449 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.1 | ||
| 119 | 619 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.1 | ||
| 120 | 490 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.9 | ||
| 121 | 16 students · Kindergarten–8th | — | ||
| Private Schools 34 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | BROOKFIELD SCHOOL
Private
186 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | MERRYHILL SCHOOL CALVINE
Private
169 students · Kindergarten–7th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | SHALOM SCHOOL
Private
93 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | ST PATRICK ACADEMY
Private
188 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 327 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | BERGAMO MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
70 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | COURTYARD SCHOOL
Private
135 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ST MARY SCHOOL
Private
291 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | ST PHILOMENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
171 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | 239 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL
Private
188 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | ST ROBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
238 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | HOLY SPIRIT PARISH SCHOOL
Private
288 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | ST IGNATIUS PARISH SCHOOL
Private
370 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | JIE PING ACADEMY
Private
30 students · Kindergarten–T1 | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | DAR-UL-MADINAH
Private
49 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | Dar-ul-Madinah
Private
74 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | 8 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | Bergamo Montessori School
Private
72 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | Courtyard Private School
Private
105 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | 155 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | St. Patrick SUCCEED Academy
Private
166 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | St. Robert Catholic School
Private
181 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | Camellia Waldorf
Private
168 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | Shalom School
Private
48 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | 265 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | St. Ignatius School
Private
316 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | 130 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | Keys Ubuntu Academy
Private
6 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | Nehemiah Christian Academy
Private
11 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 31 | Mustard Seed
Private
15 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 32 | LIGHTHOUSE
Private
8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 33 | LINCOLN PLAZA MONTESSORI
Private
13 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 34 | MUSTARD SEED
Private
11 students · Kindergarten–7th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
21 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 512 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 666 students · 7th–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,184 students · 7th–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 4 | 753 students · 7th–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 5 | 845 students · 7th–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 6 | 458 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 7 | 647 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | 1,046 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 9 | 609 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 10 | 303 students · 7th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 11 | 956 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 12 | 493 students · 7th–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 13 | 377 students · 7th–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 14 | 514 students · 7th–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 15 | 380 students · 4th–6th | 4.6 | ||
| 16 | 849 students · 7th–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 17 | 609 students · 7th–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 18 | 391 students · 6th–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 19 | 616 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 20 | 7 students · 4th–8th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 6900 WEST 4TH STREET
Private
38 students · 1st–7th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
71 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 881 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 490 students · 7th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 1,574 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 1,632 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 155 students · 12th–12th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 155 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 7 | 1,206 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 31 students · 7th–12th | 6.8 |
| 9 | 2,242 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 10 | 701 students · 7th–12th | 6.5 |
| 11 | 152 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 12 | 149 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 13 | 185 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 14 | 221 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 15 | 623 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 16 | 277 students · 6th–12th | 6.3 |
| 17 | 130 students · 7th–12th | 6.3 |
| 18 | 268 students · 7th–12th | 6.2 |
| 19 | 1,888 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 20 | 1,867 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 21 | 159 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 22 | 128 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 23 | 2,016 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 24 | 134 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 25 | 196 students · 7th–12th | 5.6 |
Show 46 more high schools
| 26 | 127 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 27 | 1,629 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 28 | 1,663 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 29 | 96 students · 5th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 30 | 740 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 31 | 628 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 32 | 2,415 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 33 | 532 students · 7th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 34 | 237 students · 7th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 35 | 1,627 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 36 | 1,289 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 37 | 1,296 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 38 | 2,481 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 39 | 355 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 | ||
| 40 | 115 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 41 | 178 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 42 | 1,515 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 43 | 475 students · 7th–12th | 3.2 | ||
| Private Schools 28 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | SIERRA SCHOOL
Private
65 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 36 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
964 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
Private
323 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,127 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | DUC Learning Center
Private
260 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Heidelberg Christian Academy
Private
22 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 523 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 21st Century STEM Academy
Private
692 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | Kadiant LLC - Land Park Campus
Private
76 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | Cristo Rey High School
Private
351 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | Capital Innovations Academy
Private
34 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | Homeo-Balance Academy
Private
7 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | 530 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | Christian Brothers High School
Private
1,132 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | Point Quest Education, Inc.
Private
143 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | Northern California Preparatory
Private
60 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | Gabriele Academy International
Private
33 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | Serenity Stars
Private
6 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | Aldar Academy
Private
54 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | Sacramento Country Day School
Private
565 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | Jimenez Academy
Private
6 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | READ Academy of Sacramento
Private
58 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | Shawna Huston
Private
14 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | CAPITAL INNOVATIONS ACADEMY
Private
27 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | MILHOUS SCHOOL INC. - GERBER
Private
6 students · 10th–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL
Private
16 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
26 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,126 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 170 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 669 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 356 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 411 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | 642 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 7 | 582 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 8 | 596 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 9 | 1,382 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 10 | 1,747 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 11 | 731 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 12 | 1,863 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 13 | 539 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 14 | 2,562 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 15 | 9,069 students · 1st–12th | — | ||
| 16 | 3,180 students · 1st–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
79 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Private
521 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 457 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
677 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | READ ACADEMY OF SACRAMENTO
Private
37 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
232 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | ALDAR ACADEMY
Private
60 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | MORE LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
195 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | KOREAN SCHOOL OF SACRAMENTO
Private
110 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show 1 more other schools
| 10 | READ ACADEMY OF SACRAMENTO
Private
26 students · 4th–9th | Not Rated |
Schools in Sacramento
Sacramento, California · 273 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 27 ZIP codes
Median Income
$84,364
Median Home Value
$514,307
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
Population
881,884
College Educated
35%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Community Profile
Sacramento has a median household income of $84,364. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $514,307, with a median rent of $1,714/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.4%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- California
- Total Schools
- 273
- Elementary
- 155
- Middle
- 21
- High
- 71
- Districts
- 32
- Avg Rating
- 5.9/10
Resources
School Districts (32)
Natomas Unified
20 schools · 14,950 students
Twin Rivers Unified
43 schools · 24,386 students
Sol Aureus College Preparatory District
1 school · 324 students
Sutter Peak Charter Academy District
1 school · 642 students
Rio Valley Charter District
1 school · 731 students
Yav Pem Suab Acad - Preparing for the Future Charter DIST
1 school · 471 students
Futures High District
1 school · 475 students
The Language Academy of Sacramento District
1 school · 616 students
Higher Learning Academy District
1 school · 539 students
Natomas Charter District
1 school · 1,863 students
Gateway International District
1 school · 592 students
St. HOPE Public School 7 District
1 school · 517 students
Growth Public District
1 school · 282 students
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy District
1 school · 196 students
Sacramento Charter High District
1 school · 355 students
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District
1 school · 357 students
SAVA - Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Acad - SCUSD DIST
1 school · 701 students
Heritage Peak Charter District
1 school · 1,126 students
Marconi Learning Academy District
1 school · 411 students
Feather River Charter District
1 school · 2,562 students
Hardy Brown College Prep District
1 school · 329 students
Fortune District
1 school · 1,747 students
Highlands Community Charter District
1 school · 9,069 students
Capitol Collegiate Academy District
1 school · 449 students
Valley View Charter Prep District
1 school · 669 students
California Innovative Career Academy District
1 school · 3,180 students
New Hope Charter District
1 school · 166 students
Elk Grove Unified
67 schools · 62,603 students
Robla Elementary
6 schools · 1,919 students
Sacramento City Unified
73 schools · 38,268 students
San Juan Unified
68 schools · 38,488 students
Sacramento County Office of Education
6 schools · 932 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Common questions about schools in Sacramento, California
How many schools are in Sacramento, California?
Sacramento has 273 schools, including 200 public and 73 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sacramento, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sacramento is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Sacramento, California?
The top-ranked school in Sacramento on MySchoolScout is William Land Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sacramento, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sacramento on MySchoolScout is William Land Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Sacramento, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Sacramento on MySchoolScout is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Sacramento, California?
The top-ranked high school in Sacramento on MySchoolScout is West Campus with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Sacramento, California?
Sacramento is served by 32 school districts: Natomas Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, Sol Aureus College Preparatory District, Sutter Peak Charter Academy District, Rio Valley Charter District, Yav Pem Suab Acad - Preparing for the Future Charter Dist, Futures High District, The Language Academy of Sacramento District, Higher Learning Academy District, Natomas Charter District, Gateway International District, St. Hope Public School 7 District, Growth Public District, Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy District, Sacramento Charter High District, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District, Sava - Sacramento Acad and Vocational Acad - Scusd Dist, Heritage Peak Charter District, Marconi Learning Academy District, Feather River Charter District, Hardy Brown College Prep District, Fortune District, Highlands Community Charter District, Capitol Collegiate Academy District, Valley View Charter Prep District, California Innovative Career Academy District, New Hope Charter District, Elk Grove Unified, Robla Elementary, Sacramento City Unified, San Juan Unified, Sacramento County Office of Education.
What is the education level in Sacramento, California?
According to Census data, 35% of adults in Sacramento have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sacramento, California?
The median household income in Sacramento is approximately $84,364 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Sacramento, California?
Yes, Sacramento has 73 private schools alongside 200 public schools. The top-rated private school is Brookfield School with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sacramento, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sacramento is 20.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sacramento, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.