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 5%)
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 33%), 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 #892 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #55.
Heron
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Grades: K-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5520
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Paso Verde
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Grades: K-8
| 911 students
Rank: #88.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #99.
Witter Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Poppy Hill Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5620
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Natomas Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Crest Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5234
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1111.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #1313.
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5700
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #1414.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1515.
Natomas High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pebblewood
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5580
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #1717.
American Lakes
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5500
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1818.
Bannon Creek
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5600
Grades: K-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Club Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5730
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5730
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
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 #892 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), 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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