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22 schools in Rancho Cordova

California · Public K-12

Rancho Cordova sits inside California and runs 22 public K-12 schools, serving about 10,770 students between them, an average of 490 per campus.

7-year change in Rancho Cordova

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,770
+1,920 (+22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
+3 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 34%
% Hispanic
33%
was 32%
% Black
8%
was 10%
% Asian
15%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and SciencesElementaryKG-06293
Cordova HighHigh09-121,944
Cordova Lane CenterElementaryM-M·
Cordova Meadows ElementaryElementaryKG-05374
Cordova Villa ElementaryElementaryKG-05475
Innovations AcademyCombinedKG-12113
Kinney High (Continuation)High09-12112
Lake View CharterCombinedKG-12969
Mills MiddleMiddle06-08886
Navigator ElementaryElementaryKG-05431
New Pacific Charter - Rancho CordovaCombinedKG-12164
Peter J. Shields ElementaryElementaryKG-05307
Prospect Community DayHigh07-1217
Rancho Cordova ElementaryElementaryKG-05407
Reymouth Special Education CenterElementaryM-M·
Riverview STEM ElementaryElementaryKG-05357
Robert J. McGarvey ElementaryElementaryKG-06840
Sunrise ElementaryElementaryKG-061,235
W. E. Mitchell MiddleMiddle06-08755
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)CombinedKG-12221
White Rock ElementaryElementaryKG-05381
Williamson ElementaryElementaryKG-05489

About Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova is an average-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 22 schools and 10,770 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 4 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 490, noticeably below the state mean of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,770 students, expanded 22% from the 8,850 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 17 to 20 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 34% to 30%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rancho Cordova discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova, California has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,770 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova has 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Rancho Cordova?
Cordova High is the largest public school in Rancho Cordova by enrollment, with approximately 1,944 students.
What school districts serve Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova is served by 4 public school districts, including Folsom-Cordova Unified, Lake View Charter District, New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova District, Elk Grove Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Rancho Cordova cover?
Public schools in Rancho Cordova serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Rancho Cordova?
2 of the 22 public schools in Rancho Cordova are charter schools.