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Best Sacramento Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 73 public middle schools serving 55,835 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA are Genevieve Didion, Miwok Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Miwok Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Gr: 7-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
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 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgepoint Tk-8
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Gr: K-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
California Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Tk-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5816 Pioneer Way
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 566-1940
Gr: K-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Gr: 7-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Gr: K-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Arcade Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Norwood Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA include Genevieve Didion, Miwok Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento?
74 public middle schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?

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