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Top 5 Best North Highlands Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,249 students in North Highlands, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in North Highlands, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
Grades: K-6
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 Harrison St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
Grades: K-6
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Warren A. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4315 Don Julio Blvd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3638 Bainbridge Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Kohler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Frederick Joyce Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in North Highlands, California

North Highlands, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aero Haven Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Don Julio Junior High School (Closed 2008)
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: 1-6
| 270 students
Larchmont Elementary School (Closed 2012)
6560 Melrose Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Pathways Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Highlands?
9 public elementary schools are located in North Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Highlands are often viewed compared to one another?

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