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Best Sacramento County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 136 public middle schools serving 100,415 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA are Folsom Middle School, Genevieve Didion and Meraki High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Gr: 7-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Miwok Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Gr: 7-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9140 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Gr: 7-8 | 1,391 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Toby Johnson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10099 Franklin High Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Gr: 7-8 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Gr: K-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Joseph Kerr Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8865 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728
Gr: 7-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Alpha Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Gr: K-8 | 1,477 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2727.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
Antelope Crossing Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9200 Palmerson Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 745-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8691 Power Inn Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0080
Gr: 7-8 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Gr: 7-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
997 Park Terrace Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3535.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Sacramento County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aero Haven Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Gr: K-6
Alice Birney Elementary School (Closed 2010)
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Anderson (Marian) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bear Flag Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2023)
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Gr: 9-12
Center Junior High School (Closed 2008)
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Gr: 7-8 | 1,004 student Minority enrollment: 42%
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: K-12
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Coleman (Thomas) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Collis P. Huntington Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Creekside Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Don Julio Junior High School (Closed 2008)
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Dos Rios Elementary School (Closed 2008)
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Einstein (Albert) Middle School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2005)
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
Freeport Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fruit Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Gr: K-6
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Grant Community Outreach Academy (Closed 2023)
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
H. Allen Hight Middle School (Closed 2011)
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA include Folsom Middle School, Genevieve Didion and Meraki High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento County?
136 public middle schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

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