Best 95823 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,378 students in 95823, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA are Las Flores High (Alternative), Fern Bacon Middle School and Capital City Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95823, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Gr: K-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Fern Bacon Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 Cuny Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Samuel Jackman Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7925 Kentwal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA include Las Flores High (Alternative), Fern Bacon Middle School and Capital City Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in 95823?
4 public middle schools are located in 95823.
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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