For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,230 students in 95628, CA (there are , serving 1,143 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 95628, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95628, CA are Orangevale Open K-8, Earl Legette Elementary School and Bella Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95628 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95628, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95628, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Bella Vista High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Grades: 9-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #44.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Del Campo High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #88.
El Sereno Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1010.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Cocoa Palm Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
95628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
4501 Bannister Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
6838 Kermit Ln.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95628, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95628, CA include Orangevale Open K-8, Earl Legette Elementary School and Bella Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in 95628?
10 public schools are located in 95628.
What percentage of students in 95628 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 95628 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95628?
95628 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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