For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,538 students in 95824, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 485 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 95824, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95824, CA are Elder Creek Elementary School, Will C. Wood Middle School and Suyu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95824 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95824, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95824, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7934 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Suyu Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6032 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Nicholas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 El Paraiso Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5717 Laurine Way
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Gr: K-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Gr: K-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
95824, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Scusd Chess Academy Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5071
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5071
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95824, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95824, CA include Elder Creek Elementary School, Will C. Wood Middle School and Suyu Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95824?
6 public schools are located in 95824.
What percentage of students in 95824 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 95824 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95824?
95824 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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