Best 95628 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,638 students in 95628, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95628, CA are Earl Legette Elementary School, Orangevale Open K-8 and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95628 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95628, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95628, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earl Legette Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4623 Kenneth Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8430
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Gr: K-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7025 Falcon Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2020
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 Cocoa Palm Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-2066
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95628, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95628, CA include Earl Legette Elementary School, Orangevale Open K-8 and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95628?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95628.
What is the racial composition of students in 95628?
95628 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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