For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,445 students in 95817, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95817, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95817, CA are The Language Academy Of Sacramento, Sacramento Charter High School and Father Keith B. Kenny. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95817 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95817, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 95817, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Father Keith B. Kenny
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Martin Luther King Jr. Bl
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
American Legion High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95817, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95817, CA include The Language Academy Of Sacramento, Sacramento Charter High School and Father Keith B. Kenny.
How many public schools are located in 95817?
4 public schools are located in 95817.
What percentage of students in 95817 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95817 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95817?
95817 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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