Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of the Natomas Unified. The school serves approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 64% proficiency in math, 25 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 20 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $98,169, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is 22:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.