William Land Elementary

William Land Elementary serves 331 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Sacramento, California. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — powered by a 9.5 in both academics and growth. Those numbers reflect consistent, measurable output: the school ranks first among 196 public schools in Sacramento and 238th out of 9,533 California public schools statewide.

In plain terms, William Land outperforms 98% of California schools. Academic strength and student growth both score at the ceiling of the rating scale, which matters. A high academic score alone can reflect the demographics a school serves.

A matching 9.5 in growth means students are advancing faster than expected regardless of where they start. At a student-teacher ratio of 22.1 to one, class sizes run moderately large, but the results suggest instruction is working. For Sacramento families weighing public school options, William Land occupies a rare position: the top-ranked school in a city of nearly 200 public schools, with statewide standing that holds up against every type of California elementary.

It is a regular public school — no selective admissions, no lottery required — which makes its performance record especially significant for neighborhood families.

The student-teacher ratio at William Land Elementary is 22.1:1, 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.