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Best Schools in Sacramento, California

Compare 201 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

201
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
132,444
Total Students
Across Sacramento
21.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
201 schools found
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3101 Bell St., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
735
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greer Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1300 Bell St., Sacramento, CA 95825
0
Rating
Students
762
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Howe Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2404 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
0
Rating
Students
741
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Encina High
publichighGrade 9-12
1400 Bell St., Sacramento, CA 95825
0
Rating
Students
766
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Entrada Continuation High
publichighGrade 9-12
5320 Hemlock St., Sacramento, CA 95841
0
Rating
Students
102
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mira Loma High
publichighGrade 9-12
4000 Edison Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
1,655
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mariemont Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1401 Corta Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pasadena Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4330 Pasadena Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rio Americano High
publichighGrade 9-12
4540 American River Dr., Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
1,891
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sierra Oaks K-8
publicmiddleK-8
171 Mills Rd., Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Laurel Ruff Transition
publichighGrade 12-12
5325 Garfield Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841
0
Rating
Students
142
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whitney Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4248 Whitney Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Juan Choices Charter
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
4425 Laurelwood Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
246
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
General Davie Jr. Primary Center
publicelementaryK-K
1500 Dom Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Katherine Johnson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2641 Kent Dr., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
612
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palmiter Special Education
publichighGrade 7-12
2040 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
0
Rating
Students
41
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High
publichighGrade 7-12
2040 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
0
Rating
Students
136
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Area Community
publichighGrade 7-12
4000 Pinell St., Sacramento, CA 95838
0
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Centro Jr./Sr. High
publichighGrade 5-12
9601 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95827
0
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
publichighGrade 7-12
8182 Gerber Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828
0
Rating
Students
111
Student-Teacher
33:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Sacramento

Sacramento, California is home to 201 schools serving over 132,444 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math0%
ELA0%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)3
Moderate (15-20:1)6
Large (>20:1)10

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,891 students at Rio Americano High
  • Best ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sacramento, California?

There are 201 schools in Sacramento, serving 132,444 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Sacramento?

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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sacramento?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sacramento is 21.6:1.