Gold River’s public schools outscore 54% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Gold River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Gold River, 29% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gold River’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 216 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gold River’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,376 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then nine high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Gold River’s grade
B−: better than 54% of California school districts, #442 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gold River, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gold River
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Grades K–8 · 712 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Gold River’s public schools are run by San Juan Unified School District, which also serves Citrus Heights. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Gold River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Gold River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gold River | B− | San Juan Unified |
| Rancho Cordova | B+ | Folsom-Cordova Unified K–12 · Elk Grove Unified K–12 |
Every school in Gold River
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Gold River’s schools
Are Gold River’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Gold River children attend outscore 54% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #442 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gold River in?
San Juan Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 39,171 students in 67 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gold River kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Bella Vista High, Rio Americano High, Mira Loma High, Del Campo High, El Camino Fundamental High, Casa Roble Fundamental High, Mesa Verde High, Encina High and San Juan High.
What is Gold River’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in San Juan Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Gold River spend per student?
$17,376 in San Juan Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Gold River families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.