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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

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)15 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,891 students at Rio Americano High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Parkway Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4720 Forest Pkwy., Sacramento, CA 95823
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Ridge Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4501 Martin Luther King Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95820
0
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pacific Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
6201 41St St., Sacramento, CA 95824
0
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Suy:U Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
6032 36Th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824
0
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
O. W. Erlewine Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2441 Stansberry Way, Sacramento, CA 95826
0
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sequoia Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3333 Rosemont Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826
0
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sam Brannan Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
5301 Elmer Way, Sacramento, CA 95822
0
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pony Express Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1250 56Th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95831
0
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Crocker/Riverside Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2970 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818
0
Rating
Students
631
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1410 60Th St., Sacramento, CA 95819
0
Rating
Students
647
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tahoe Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3110 60Th St., Sacramento, CA 95820
0
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
19:1
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%
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%
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%
Mariemont Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1401 Corta Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
0
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
25:1
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%
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%
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%
El Camino Fundamental High
publichighGrade 9-12
4300 El Camino Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
1,226
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3350 Becerra Way, Sacramento, CA 95821
0
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
25:1
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.

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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?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sacramento include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sacramento?

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