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Sacramento County

California · Public K-12

Sacramento County, California reports 387 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 1,594,006, with a mix of 243 elementary, 41 middle, and 81 high.

7-year change in Sacramento County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
259,342
+12,204 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
382
+8 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 31%
% Hispanic
32%
was 31%
% Black
9%
was 12%
% Asian
21%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,594,006
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
387
53 districts
Enrollment
259,342
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$92,175
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.7%
Above California avg
Elementary
243
123,460 students
Middle
41
31,462 students
High
81
70,653 students
Combined / other
22
33,767 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Elk Grove Unified
63,232 students · 53 districts in Sacramento County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sacramento County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
45%
Hispanic
24%
Black
9%
Asian
18%
Two or more
15%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
26%
Hispanic
32%
Black
9%
Asian
21%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
34.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Sacramento County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 306 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 306 schools in Sacramento County ranked by score →

All schools (387)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pershing ElementaryOrangevaleElementaryKG-06494·
Twin Lakes ElementaryOrangevaleElementaryKG-06494·
Bannon CreekSacramentoElementaryKG-08491·
Sandra J. Gallardo ElementaryFolsomElementaryKG-05490·
Williamson ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05489·
James A. McKee ElementaryElk GroveElementaryKG-06488·
Theodore Judah ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06485·
Nicholas ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06482·
Glenwood ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06481·
Westside Preparatory CharterRio LindaMiddle07-08480·
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future CharterSacramentoElementaryKG-06480·
Del Paso Heights ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06477·
Alice Birney Waldorf-InspiredSacramentoElementaryKG-08476·
Cordova Villa ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05475·
St. HOPE Public School 7SacramentoElementaryKG-08471·
Futures HighSacramentoHigh09-12469·
Lake Canyon ElementaryGaltElementaryKG-06466·
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary AcademySacramentoHigh06-12464·
Marconi Learning AcademySacramentoCombinedKG-12464·
Village TK-8North HighlandsElementaryKG-08463·
David Lubin ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06454·
Edward Kemble ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-03454·
Norwood Junior HighSacramentoMiddle07-08450·
Marengo Ranch ElementaryGaltElementaryKG-06448·
Carriage Drive ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-06444·
C. W. Dillard ElementaryWiltonElementaryKG-06443·
Golden Empire ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06438·
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory AcademySacramentoElementaryKG-05437·
Oak Chan ElementaryFolsomElementaryKG-05437·
Skycrest ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-05436·
Carl H. Sundahl ElementaryFolsomElementaryKG-05435·
Matsuyama ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06435·
Navigator ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05431·
Oak Ridge ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06429·
Ethel Phillips ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06428·
Northridge ElementaryFair OaksElementaryKG-06423·
California Montessori Project - Capitol CampusSacramentoElementaryKG-08417·
Mission Avenue Open ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-06415·
Earl Warren ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06413·
Sacramento Charter HighSacramentoHigh09-12413·
Umoja International AcademySacramentoHigh07-12412·
Whitney Avenue ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-05411·
Parkway ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06409·
Harry Dewey Fundamental ElementaryFair OaksElementaryKG-06408·
Hubert H. Bancroft ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06408·
Sequoia ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06408·
Sutterville ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06408·
Oakview Community ElementaryOrangevaleElementaryKG-05407·
Rancho Cordova ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05407·
Cameron Ranch ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-05406·
James R. Cowan Fundamental ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06406·
A. M. Winn Waldorf-InspiredSacramentoElementaryKG-08405·
Kohler TK-8North HighlandsElementaryKG-08400·
Pleasant Grove ElementaryElk GroveElementaryKG-06393·
Suy:u ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06392·
Trajan ElementaryOrangevaleElementaryKG-05391·
Warren A. Allison ElementaryNorth HighlandsElementaryKG-06391·
John Cabrillo ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06382·
White Rock ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05381·
Northlake TK-8SacramentoElementaryKG-08380·
Frontier ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06379·
Bell Avenue ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06377·
Washington ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06376·
Westside ElementaryRio LindaElementaryKG-06376·
Carmichael ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-05374·
Cordova Meadows ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05374·
Isador Cohen ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06370·
D. W. Babcock ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06369·
William Land ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06367·
Empire Oaks ElementaryFolsomElementaryKG-05366·
Orchard ElementaryRio LindaElementaryKG-06366·
Garden Valley ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06365·
Main Avenue ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06361·
Pony Express ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06360·
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSDElk GroveHigh07-12360·
Cesar Chavez IntermediateSacramentoMiddle04-06357·
Martin Luther King Jr.SacramentoElementaryKG-06357·
Riverview STEM ElementaryRancho CordovaElementaryKG-05357·
Northwood ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06351·
Woodlake ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06351·
Cosumnes River ElementarySloughhouseElementaryKG-06350·
Blanche Sprentz ElementaryFolsomElementaryKG-05348·
Cambridge Heights ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-05348·
Grand Oaks ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-05348·
Cyril Spinelli ElementaryAntelopeElementaryKG-06347·
Pasadena Avenue ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-05343·
Robla ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06343·
Hagginwood ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06340·
Sam Brannan MiddleSacramentoMiddle07-08339·
James Marshall ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06337·
Albert Schweitzer ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-05331·
Coyle Avenue ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-05331·
Rio Linda Preparatory AcademyRio LindaMiddle07-08331·
Taylor Street ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06330·
Arlington Heights ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-05329·
Susan B. Anthony ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06329·
Rio Tierra Junior HighSacramentoMiddle07-08328·
Mariposa Avenue ElementaryCitrus HeightsElementaryKG-05326·
Thomas Kelly ElementaryCarmichaelElementaryKG-05321·
Fairbanks ElementarySacramentoElementaryKG-06320·

Cities in Sacramento County

Sacramento203 schoolsElk Grove39 schoolsRancho Cordova21 schoolsCarmichael17 schoolsFolsom17 schoolsCitrus Heights12 schoolsNorth Highlands12 schoolsOrangevale12 schoolsAntelope11 schoolsFair Oaks10 schoolsGalt10 schoolsRio Linda7 schoolsCourtland3 schoolsMather3 schoolsElverta2 schoolsMcclellan2 schoolsGold River1 schoolHerald1 schoolIsleton1 schoolSloughhouse1 schoolWalnut Grove1 schoolWilton1 school

About Sacramento County

In California, Sacramento County is a sizable county of about 1,594,006 residents. 387 public schools across the county hosts about 259,342 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $92,175 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Sacramento County consists of 243 elementary schools (123,460 students), 41 middle schools (31,462), 81 high schools (70,653), and 22 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Sacramento County is Elk Grove Unified, which alone enrolls about 63,232 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 259,342 students, climbed 5% from the 247,138 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 374 to 382 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 31% to 26% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Sacramento County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County, California has 387 public K-12 schools serving approximately 259,342 students.
How many high schools are in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County, California has 81 public high schools, serving approximately 70,653 students.
How many middle schools are in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County, California has 41 public middle schools, serving approximately 31,462 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County, California has 243 public elementary schools, serving approximately 123,460 students.
What is the largest school district in Sacramento County?
Elk Grove Unified is the largest school district in Sacramento County, serving approximately 63,232 students. The county contains 53 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County has roughly 1,594,006 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sacramento County?
Median household income in Sacramento County is $92,175, above the California average of $89,387. About 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sacramento County?
Approximately 34.1% of adults 25 and older in Sacramento County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sacramento County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.7% of students in Sacramento County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sacramento County schools?
Across Sacramento County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 25.8 to 1.

Sacramento County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data