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B−
Schools in Sacramento · Sacramento City Unified School District

Sacramento’s public schools score below 54% of California districts on tests and graduation

On the state reading tests, 38% of Sacramento’s students scored proficient, below the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sacramento, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#551of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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.

Reading proficiency
38%
▼ 9 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 6 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
83%
▼ 3 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.8K
▲ 7% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.9
CA 21.6
Schools in town
144
27,593 students on the public path
In brief

Sacramento’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 591 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sacramento’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Charters enroll a large share of students

Charter schools located in Sacramento enroll 26,299 students, against the district’s 37,657. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,776 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

37 elementary schools, then ten middle and seven high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sacramento’s grade

B− Test scoresC Graduation

B−: better than 46% of California school districts, #551 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 46%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (591)Better than 36%
C+B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 20,200 test results and a graduating class of 2,905 could put Sacramento anywhere from C+ to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Sacramento’s students in the tested grades sat them (20,236 in math, 20,164 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sacramento, with each school’s own grade.

37 schools teach K in Sacramento’s district. Which one depends on your address.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Elementary · Grades K–8
822 students22:1Rate it →
Rosa Parks Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–8
722 students20:1Rate it →
Elder Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
712 students23:1Rate it →
John H. Still
Elementary · Grades K–8
655 students23:1Rate it →
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
647 students25:1Rate it →
Crocker/Riverside Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
631 students24:1Rate it →
Genevieve Didion
Elementary · Grades K–8
609 students23:1Rate it →
Caleb Greenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
536 students25:1Rate it →
Theodore Judah Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
485 students23:1Rate it →
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired
Elementary · Grades K–8
476 students23:1Rate it →
David Lubin Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
454 students21:1Rate it →
Edward Kemble Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3
454 students20:1Rate it →
Matsuyama Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
435 students23:1Rate it →
Oak Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
429 students28:1Rate it →
Ethel Phillips Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
428 students23:1Rate it →
Earl Warren Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
413 students23:1Rate it →
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
408 students23:1Rate it →
Sutterville Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
408 students26:1Rate it →
Suy:u Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
392 students23:1Rate it →
John Cabrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
382 students21:1Rate it →
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
376 students23:1Rate it →
William Land Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
367 students25:1Rate it →
Pony Express Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
360 students24:1Rate it →
Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary · Grades K–6
357 students21:1Rate it →
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
329 students24:1Rate it →
Tahoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
319 students19:1Rate it →
Camellia Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
309 students22:1Rate it →
Woodbine Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
289 students22:1Rate it →
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
287 students21:1Rate it →
Hollywood Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
268 students21:1Rate it →
Mark Twain Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
263 students22:1Rate it →
John Bidwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
262 students23:1Rate it →
Father Keith B. Kenny
Elementary · Grades K–6
254 students27:1Rate it →
John D. Sloat Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
218 students22:1Rate it →
Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
211 students21:1Rate it →
Leataata Floyd Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
201 students28:1Rate it →
Bret Harte Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
173 students18:1Rate it →
The path, start to finish
K–637 schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
7–810 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–127 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Sacramento’s public schools are run by Sacramento City Unified School District. Parts of Sacramento (15%, 13%, 10%, 7%, 7% and 2% of its land) are served by Twin Rivers Unified, Natomas Unified, Elk Grove Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, Robla Elementary and San Juan Unified instead. 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.

Sacramento City Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 73 schools · 37,657 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 21.9 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$22,776CA $21,206 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 46.7% · 20164 students tested
Math27%
State average 33.1% · 20236 students tested

Sacramento vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Sacramento’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SacramentoB−Sacramento City Unified
West SacramentoBWashington Unified
Elk GroveB+Elk Grove Unified

Every school in Sacramento

146 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).

District schools in Sacramentoby address
Leonardo Da Vinci
Elementary · Grades K–8
822 students22:1Rate it →
Rosa Parks Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–8
722 students20:1Rate it →
Elder Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
712 students23:1Rate it →
John H. Still
Elementary · Grades K–8
655 students23:1Rate it →
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
647 students25:1Rate it →
Crocker/Riverside Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
631 students24:1Rate it →
Genevieve Didion
Elementary · Grades K–8
609 students23:1Rate it →
Caleb Greenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
536 students25:1Rate it →
Theodore Judah Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
485 students23:1Rate it →
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired
Elementary · Grades K–8
476 students23:1Rate it →
David Lubin Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
454 students21:1Rate it →
Edward Kemble Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3
454 students20:1Rate it →
Matsuyama Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
435 students23:1Rate it →
Oak Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
429 students28:1Rate it →
Ethel Phillips Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
428 students23:1Rate it →
Earl Warren Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
413 students23:1Rate it →
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
408 students23:1Rate it →
Sutterville Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
408 students26:1Rate it →
Suy:u Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
392 students23:1Rate it →
John Cabrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
382 students21:1Rate it →
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
376 students23:1Rate it →
William Land Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
367 students25:1Rate it →
Pony Express Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
360 students24:1Rate it →
Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary · Grades K–6
357 students21:1Rate it →
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
329 students24:1Rate it →
Tahoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
319 students19:1Rate it →
Camellia Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
309 students22:1Rate it →
Woodbine Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
289 students22:1Rate it →
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
287 students21:1Rate it →
Hollywood Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
268 students21:1Rate it →
Mark Twain Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
263 students22:1Rate it →
John Bidwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
262 students23:1Rate it →
Father Keith B. Kenny
Elementary · Grades K–6
254 students27:1Rate it →
John D. Sloat Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
218 students22:1Rate it →
Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
211 students21:1Rate it →
Leataata Floyd Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
201 students28:1Rate it →
Bret Harte Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
173 students18:1Rate it →
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Middle · Grades 4–6
357 students26:1Rate it →
Miwok Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
1,181 students26:1Rate it →
California Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
782 students19:1Rate it →
Will C. Wood Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
680 students20:1Rate it →
Umoja International Academy
High · Grades 7–12
412 students17:1Rate it →
Sam Brannan Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
339 students18:1Rate it →
C. K. McClatchy High
High · Grades 9–12
2,569 students25:1Rate it →
Hiram W. Johnson High
High · Grades 9–12
1,682 students22:1Rate it →
John F. Kennedy High
High · Grades 9–12
1,652 students21:1Rate it →
Luther Burbank High
High · Grades 9–12
1,535 students19:1Rate it →
West Campus
High · Grades 9–12
907 students28:1Rate it →
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High
High · Grades 9–12
156 students13:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
American Legion High (Continuation)
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
163 students10:1Rate it →
Capital City Independent Study
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
258 students13:1Rate it →
School of Engineering & Sciences
High · Grades 7–12
Alternative Education
542 students27:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Highlands Community Charter
Grades 1–12
Charter
11,713 studentsRate it →
Natomas Charter
Grades K–12
A−
Charter
1,850 students23:1Rate it →
California Innovative Career Academy
Grades 1–12
Charter
1,729 students14:1Rate it →
Westlake Charter
Grades K–12
Charter
1,493 students22:1Rate it →
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Elementary · Grades K–8
Charter
1,091 students22:1Rate it →
Leroy Greene Academy
High · Grades 6–12
B
Charter
755 students19:1Rate it →
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD
High · Grades 7–12
Charter
672 students17:1Rate it →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
High · Grades 9–12
A
Charter
629 students18:1Rate it →
The Language Academy of Sacramento
Elementary · Grades K–8
C+
Charter
615 students19:1Rate it →
Higher Learning Academy
Grades K–12
D
Charter
519 students33:1Rate it →
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
B−
Charter
518 students26:1Rate it →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
Charter
513 students22:1Rate it →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
Charter
504 students23:1Rate it →
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter
Elementary · Grades K–6
C+
Charter
480 students22:1Rate it →
St. HOPE Public School 7
Elementary · Grades K–8
B−
Charter
471 students18:1Rate it →
Futures High
High · Grades 9–12
B−
Charter
469 students21:1Rate it →
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Elementary · Grades K–8
Charter
417 students22:1Rate it →
Sacramento Charter High
High · Grades 9–12
B
Charter
413 students23:1Rate it →
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Elementary · Grades K–8
B−
Charter
316 students16:1Rate it →
New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter
Elementary · Grades K–6
Charter
286 students23:1Rate it →
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
Charter
222 students17:1Rate it →
The MET
High · Grades 9–12
Charter
190 students17:1Rate it →
New Hope Charter
Elementary · Grades K–8
Charter
164 students20:1Rate it →
Sacramento New Technology Early College High
High · Grades 9–12
Charter
155 students17:1Rate it →
Capital College & Career Academy
High · Grades 9–12
Charter
115 students14:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Sacramentorun by other districts or the state
American Lakes
Elementary · Grades K–8
C−
625 students23:1Rate it →
Jefferson
Elementary · Grades K–8
735 students25:1Rate it →
Bannon Creek
Elementary · Grades K–8
491 students22:1Rate it →
Natomas High
High · Grades 9–12
C+
1,157 students22:1Rate it →
Discovery High
High · Grades 9–12
D−
Alternative Education
130 students13:1Rate it →
Natomas Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
672 students20:1Rate it →
Natomas Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
745 students26:1Rate it →
Two Rivers Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
612 students26:1Rate it →
Inderkum High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
2,194 students24:1Rate it →
Witter Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
621 students24:1Rate it →
Heron
Elementary · Grades K–8
C−
977 students23:1Rate it →
H. Allen Hight Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
760 students24:1Rate it →
Heredia-Arriaga
Elementary · Grades K–8
223 students22:1Rate it →
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
477 students24:1Rate it →
Fairbanks Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
320 students21:1Rate it →
Grant Union High
High · Grades 9–12
1,987 students20:1Rate it →
Rio Tierra Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–8
328 students20:1Rate it →
D. W. Babcock Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
369 students20:1Rate it →
Hagginwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
340 students21:1Rate it →
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
650 students27:1Rate it →
Michael J. Castori Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
545 students24:1Rate it →
Las Palmas Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
1,001 students25:1Rate it →
Northwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
351 students19:1Rate it →
Woodlake Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
351 students22:1Rate it →
Keema School for Independent Study
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
529 students19:1Rate it →
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Middle · Grades 7–8
503 students18:1Rate it →
Garden Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
365 students26:1Rate it →
Vista Nueva Career and Technology High
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
99 students8:1Rate it →
Norwood Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–8
450 students21:1Rate it →
Regency Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
619 students27:1Rate it →
Northlake TK-8
Elementary · Grades K–8
380 students19:1Rate it →
Herman Leimbach Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
D
659 students22:1Rate it →
Charles E. Mack Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
C−
840 students25:1Rate it →
Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
C−
858 students25:1Rate it →
Valley High
High · Grades 9–12
B−
1,622 students20:1Rate it →
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
C+
719 students26:1Rate it →
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Grades K–12
B−
Alternative Education
532 students26:1Rate it →
Rio Cazadero High
High · Grades 9–12
D
Alternative Education
120 students13:1Rate it →
Union House Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
C−
795 students25:1Rate it →
John Reith Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
C−
572 students23:1Rate it →
Samuel Jackman Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
C+
909 students21:1Rate it →
Irene B. West Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Elk Grove
B
1,063 students24:1Rate it →
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
481 students24:1Rate it →
Main Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
361 students23:1Rate it →
Bell Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
377 students25:1Rate it →
Robla Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
343 students23:1Rate it →
Taylor Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
330 students24:1Rate it →
North Area Community
High · Grades 7–12
Alternative Education
280 students20:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Sacramentonot counted as local schools
Larry G. Meeks Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
Online
169 students15:1Rate it →
Paseo Grande Charter
Grades K–12
C−
CharterOnline
152 students23:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Christian Brothers High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic
1,141 students18:1Rate it →
St. Francis Catholic High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic · All-girls
764 students14:1Rate it →
Sacramento Country Day School
Grades K–12
Private · Nonsectarian
562 students8:1Rate it →
St. Mary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
369 students24:1Rate it →
Holy Spirit Parish School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
340 students25:1Rate it →
Cristo Rey High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic
319 students18:1Rate it →
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
319 students18:1Rate it →
Brookfield School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
219 students14:1Rate it →
St. Robert Catholic School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
217 students22:1Rate it →
St. Patrick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
203 students18:1Rate it →
Camellia Waldorf School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
193 students15:1Rate it →
St. Charles Borromeo School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
167 students19:1Rate it →
More Life Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Nonsectarian
151 students24:1Rate it →
Point Quest Education
Grades K–12
Private · Special education
150 students12:1Rate it →
Courtyard School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Nonsectarian
119 students11:1Rate it →
Bergamo Montessori School
Elementary · Grades K–6
Private · Nonsectarian
95 students14:1Rate it →
Read Academy of Sacramento
Grades 3–11
Private · Special education
47 students4:1Rate it →
6900 West 4Th Street
Elementary · Grades 1–7
Private · Religious
33 students11:1Rate it →
Capital Innovations Academy
Grades 6–12
Private · Nonsectarian
27 students7:1Rate it →

Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Robla Preschool, Success Academy and John Morse Therapeutic Center).

Questions about Sacramento’s schools

Are Sacramento’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sacramento children attend score below 54% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #551 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sacramento in?

Sacramento City Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 37,657 students in 73 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sacramento are served by Twin Rivers Unified, Natomas Unified, Elk Grove Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, Robla Elementary and San Juan Unified.

Where do Sacramento kids go to high school?

One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: C. K. McClatchy High, Hiram W. Johnson High, John F. Kennedy High, Luther Burbank High, West Campus, Umoja International Academy and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High.

What is Sacramento’s graduation rate?

83% of the class of 2023 in Sacramento City Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Sacramento spend per student?

$22,776 in Sacramento City Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Sacramento?

Yes: Christian Brothers High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 1,141 students), St. Francis Catholic High School (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 764 students), Sacramento Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 562 students), St. Mary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 369 students), Holy Spirit Parish School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 340 students), Cristo Rey High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 319 students), St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 319 students), Brookfield School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 219 students), St. Robert Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 217 students), St. Patrick Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 203 students), Camellia Waldorf School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 193 students), St. Charles Borromeo School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 167 students), More Life Christian Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 151 students), Point Quest Education (special education, grades K–12, 150 students), Courtyard School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 119 students), Bergamo Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 95 students), Read Academy of Sacramento (special education, grades 3–11, 47 students), 6900 West 4Th Street (religious, grades 1–7, 33 students) and Capital Innovations Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 27 students). Sacramento also has 25 charter schools, free and open by application.

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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.