For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,538 students in 95824, CA (there are , serving 480 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95824, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95824, CA are Elder Creek Elementary School, Will C. Wood Middle School and Nicholas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95824 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95824, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95824, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7934 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Nicholas Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 El Paraiso Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Suyu Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6032 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5717 Laurine Way
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
95824, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Scusd Chess Academy Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5071
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5071
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95824, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95824, CA include Elder Creek Elementary School, Will C. Wood Middle School and Nicholas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95824?
6 public schools are located in 95824.
What percentage of students in 95824 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95824 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95824?
95824 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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