Photo: The original uploader was Griffin5 at English Wikipedia. · Public domainWest Sacramento’s public schools outscore 55% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving West Sacramento, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 25% of students in West Sacramento’s public schools 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.
West Sacramento’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,267 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is River City High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacramento Valley Charter, Empowering Possibilities International Charter, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter, Washington Middle College High, Bryte Christian Academy (private) and City of Dharma Realm Instil Goodness El & Dev (private) are in town. Washington Unified Virtual Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
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 West Sacramento’s grade
B: better than 55% of California school districts, #425 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Sacramento, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in West Sacramento
River City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,168 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Sacramento
River City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,168 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Sacramento
River City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,168 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Sacramento
River City High
Grades 9–12 · 2,168 students · 22:1 students per teacher
West Sacramento’s public schools are run by Washington Unified School District. Parts of West Sacramento (2% of its land) are served by Davis Joint 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.
Below the state in reading
West Sacramento vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share West Sacramento’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento | B | Washington Unified |
| Sacramento | B− | Sacramento City Unified |
Every school in West Sacramento
16 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).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (West Sacramento School for Independent Study, Evergreen Elementary and Evergreen Middle).
Questions about West Sacramento’s schools
Are West Sacramento’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools West Sacramento children attend outscore 55% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #425 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Sacramento in?
Washington Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,448 students in 11 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Sacramento are served by Davis Joint Unified.
Where do West Sacramento kids go to high school?
River City High, with 2,168 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is West Sacramento’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Washington Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does West Sacramento spend per student?
$18,267 in Washington Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Sacramento?
Yes: Bryte Christian Academy (religious, grades K–10, 138 students) and City of Dharma Realm Instil Goodness El & Dev (religious, grades K–1, 2 students). West Sacramento also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What West Sacramento families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Sacramento → They have their own page.
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.