Best 95864 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,970 students in 95864, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95864, CA are Mariemont Elementary School, Arden Middle School and Gateway International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95864 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95864, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95864, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Corta Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2360
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8960
Gr: K-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95864, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95864, CA include Mariemont Elementary School, Arden Middle School and Gateway International.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95864?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95864.
What is the racial composition of students in 95864?
95864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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