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17 schools in West Sacramento

California · Public K-12

West Sacramento, California operates 17 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 8,735 students (around 514 per campus).

7-year change in West Sacramento

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,735
+94 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-2 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 32%
% Hispanic
42%
was 43%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
17%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bridgeway Island ElementaryElementaryKG-081,062
Elkhorn Village ElementaryElementaryKG-08557
Empowering Possibilities International CharterElementaryKG-08426
Evergreen ElementaryElementary01-060
Evergreen MiddleMiddle07-090
River Charter Schools Lighthouse CharterElementaryKG-08446
River City HighHigh09-122,168
Riverbank ElementaryElementaryKG-08599
Sacramento Valley CharterElementaryKG-08415
Southport ElementaryElementaryKG-08785
Stonegate ElementaryElementaryKG-08928
Washington Middle College HighHigh09-12171
Washington Unified Virtual AcademyElementaryKG-0857
West Sacramento School for Independent StudyCombinedKG-120
Westfield Village ElementaryElementaryKG-08515
Westmore Oaks ElementaryElementaryKG-08531
Yolo HighHigh09-1275

About West Sacramento

Across West Sacramento, California, 17 public schools enrolls about 8,735 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Schools in West Sacramento average about 514 students each, 11% below the California norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 8,641 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,735 in SY 2024-25. West Sacramento now counts 14 public schools, down from 16 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 32% to 28% over the same window.

On this page, the community for West Sacramento discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in West Sacramento, California?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in West Sacramento, with a combined enrollment of about 8,735.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento has 12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Sacramento?
River City High is the largest public school in West Sacramento by enrollment, with approximately 2,168 students.
What school districts serve West Sacramento?
West Sacramento is served by 4 public school districts, including Washington Unified, Empowering Possibilities International Charter District, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District, Sacramento Valley Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in West Sacramento cover?
Public schools in West Sacramento serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in West Sacramento?
4 of the 17 public schools in West Sacramento are charter schools.