For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,224 students in Citrus Heights, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA are Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Woodside K-8 and Skycrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus Heights, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Citrus Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Citrus Heights, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5641 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 867-2098
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
Lichen K-8
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7940 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5212
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5212
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Kingswood K-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Primrose Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Citrus Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5959 Greenback Ln. #500 C/o Ca
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
7322 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA include Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Woodside K-8 and Skycrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Citrus Heights?
10 public elementary schools are located in Citrus Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Citrus Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Citrus Heights include: Grand Oaks Elementary School vs. Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Lichen K-8 vs. Woodside K-8, Kingswood K-8 vs. Woodside K-8
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