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12 schools in Citrus Heights

California · Public K-12

Citrus Heights, California runs a public-school system of 12 campuses with combined enrollment around 5,838 (9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Citrus Heights

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,838
-530 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 52%
% Hispanic
39%
was 33%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arlington Heights ElementaryElementaryKG-05329
Cambridge Heights ElementaryElementaryKG-05348
Carriage Drive ElementaryElementaryKG-06444
Grand Oaks ElementaryElementaryKG-05348
Kingswood K-8ElementaryKG-08546
Lichen K-8ElementaryKG-08498
Mariposa Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05326
Mesa Verde HighHigh09-12894
San Juan HighHigh09-12559
Skycrest ElementaryElementaryKG-05436
Sylvan MiddleMiddle06-08604
Woodside K-8ElementaryKG-08506

About Citrus Heights

Public education in Citrus Heights, California runs across 12 schools that instructs roughly 5,838 students. By footprint, Citrus Heights sits in the medium-population bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Citrus Heights average about 487 students each, 16% meaningfully below the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,838 students, contracted 8% from the 6,368 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 52% to 41% over the same window.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Citrus Heights, California?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Citrus Heights, with a combined enrollment of about 5,838.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights has 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Citrus Heights?
Mesa Verde High is the largest public school in Citrus Heights by enrollment, with approximately 894 students.
What school districts serve Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights public schools are operated by San Juan Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Citrus Heights cover?
Public schools in Citrus Heights serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.