Sacramento County Office of Education School District
School District · Sacramento, California
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
5 high
Enrollment
932
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
5 high
Enrollment
932
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Sacramento County Office of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sacramento County Office of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
EL Centro Jr./sr. High
Sacramento · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palmiter Special Education
Sacramento · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High
Sacramento · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#660 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$127,131
+$109,484 vs California median
District size
932 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Sacramento County Office of Education ranks #660 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Sacramento County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are EL Centro Jr./sr. High (5.7/10), Palmiter Special Education (5.7/10), and Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sacramento County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EL Centro Jr./sr. High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Palmiter Special Education | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | North Area Community | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Foundations Academy | 3.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sacramento County Office of Education
Sacramento County Office of Education is a Sacramento, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $127,131 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Sacramento County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palmiter Special Education, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Sacramento County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 9.9% and ELA proficiency of 13.0%.
The district includes 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sacramento County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sacramento County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Sacramento County Office of Education
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Sacramento
- Total Enrollment
- 932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- District spending per student
- $127,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sacramento County Office of Education?
Sacramento County Office of Education has 6 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sacramento County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Sacramento County Office of Education is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sacramento County Office of Education?
Sacramento County Office of Education's district-level spending was $127,131 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sacramento County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sacramento County Office of Education is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sacramento County Office of Education?
Palmiter Special Education is the highest-rated school in Sacramento County Office of Education with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Sacramento County Office of Education?
Across schools in Sacramento County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sacramento County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Sacramento County Office of Education has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 13.0%
How we rate schools
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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.
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