Best 95818 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,069 students in 95818, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95818, CA are Crocker/riverside Elementary School, William Land Elementary School and California Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95818 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95818, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95818, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
William Land Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4890
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
California Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
C. K. Mcclatchy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2751 Ninth Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5190
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Mcclatchy Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Leataata Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Mcclatchy Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4630
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95818, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95818?
8 public schools are located in 95818.
What is the racial composition of students in 95818?
95818 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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