For the 2024-25 school year, there are 130 public middle schools serving 93,951 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA are Folsom Middle School, Genevieve Didion and California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sacramento County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,340 students
Rank: #22.
Genevieve Didion
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7680
Grades: 7-8
| 982 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9140 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 1,307 students
Rank: #66.
Sutter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Grades: 7-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #77.
Sutter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,552 students
Rank: #88.
Toby Johnson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10099 Franklin High Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8181
Grades: 7-8
| 1,234 students
Rank: #99.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Orangevale Open K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2067
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1111.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1212.
Winston Churchill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #1313.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 867-2109
Grades: K-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1414.
Joseph Kerr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8865 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728
Grades: 7-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1515.
Westlake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,247 students
Rank: #1616.
Natomas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #1717.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #1818.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 86 students
Rank: #1919.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
Heron
Magnet School
(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
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2121.
Valley View Charter Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 So. Second St.
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1324
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1324
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2525.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Grades: K-8
| 1,426 students
Rank: #2626.
Antelope Crossing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Palmerson Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 745-2100
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 745-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #2727.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2828.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #2929.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 34 students
Rank: #3030.
Edward Harris Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8691 Power Inn Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0080
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0080
Grades: 7-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #3131.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #3232.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #3333.
Arden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #3434.
California Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 783 students
Rank: #3535.
Gateway International
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 577 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Alpha Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 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
Golden Valley Tahoe (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento County, CA include Folsom Middle School, Genevieve Didion and California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento County?
130 public middle schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sacramento County include: Mills Middle School vs. W. E. Mitchell Middle School, Folsom Middle School vs. Sutter Middle School, Sutter Middle School vs. Folsom Middle School
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