What types of schools are available in Sacramento, California?

Sacramento, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Sacramento, California

Q: How many schools are in Sacramento, California?

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

Q: What is the best elementary school in Sacramento?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Sacramento, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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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)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)14 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 1,682 students at Hiram W. Johnson High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 17:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Hiram W. Johnson High

publichighGrade 9-12

6879 14Th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

4140 Cuny Ave., Sacramento, CA 95823

6490 Harmon Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831

Golden Empire Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

9045 Canberra Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826

H. W. Harkness Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2147 54Th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822

Isador Cohen Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

9025 Salmon Falls Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826

Hollywood Park Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

4915 Harte Way, Sacramento, CA 95822

James Marshall Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

9525 Goethe Rd., Sacramento, CA 95827

Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2929 Belmar St., Sacramento, CA 95826

Leataata Floyd Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

401 Mcclatchy Way, Sacramento, CA 95818

John D. Sloat Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

7525 Candlewood Way, Sacramento, CA 95822

6715 Gloria Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831

John Cabrillo Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1141 Seamas Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822

John Bidwell Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1730 65Th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822

2250 John Still Dr., Sacramento, CA 95832

Mark Twain Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

4914 58Th St., Sacramento, CA 95820

3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95823

New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-6

7300 Marin Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820

Umoja International Academy

publichighGrade 7-12

5301 N St., Sacramento, CA 95819

5100 El Paraiso Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824

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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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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