Top Rankings
Natomas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,928 students in Natomas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Natomas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,928 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
675 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Natomas Unified School District, which is ranked #915 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#890 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
23%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
56%
% Black
19%
5%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,001 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$236 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$284 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,779
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,001
$18,396
Best Natomas Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Gr: K-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Witter Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Poppy Hill Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Natomas Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Crest Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Natomas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Gr: K-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
American Lakes
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Bannon Creek
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Gr: K-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Club Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5730
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5730
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 14,928 students.
What is the rank of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District is ranked #915 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natomas Unified School District?
33% of Natomas Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natomas Unified School District?
Natomas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Natomas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,001 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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